Greeley West High School is a public high school located in Greeley, Colorado, at the intersection of 35th Avenue and West 24th Street. The school was established in 1966 and had an enrollment of 1,450 students in the 2003–04 school year. Its mascot is the Spartans.
Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Greeley West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,987 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greeley West High School's student population of 1,987 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Greeley West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greeley West High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
72%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
20%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeley West High School's ranking?
Greeley West High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Greeley West High School often compared to?
Greeley West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Central High School, Northridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeley West High School?
The graduation rate of Greeley West High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Greeley West High School?
1,987 students attend Greeley West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Greeley West High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greeley West High School?
Greeley West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greeley West High School offer ?
Greeley West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greeley West High School part of?
Greeley West High School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado.
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