Is Widefield High School a good school?

Widefield High School ranks 220 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Widefield High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,241 students attended Widefield High School.

What is the racial makeup of Widefield High School?

Students at Widefield High School are 44% White, 31% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Widefield High School?

Widefield High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : French Elementary School Elementary : Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Elementary : Pinello Elementary School Elementary : Venetucci Elementary School Elementary : Widefield Elementary School of the Arts Middle : Sproul Junior High School Middle : Watson Junior High School

Widefield High School

Summary:

Widefield High School is a public high school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the School District No. 3, which is ranked 59 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Widefield High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, the school's proficiency rates in CMAS/Science (21.3%), SAT/Reading and Writing (48%), and PSAT9/Mathematics (25%) were lower than the state and district averages in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, ranking high for African American (4 out of 36 schools) and Hispanic (3 out of 199 schools) students, but lower for White (204 out of 229 schools) and multi-racial (56 out of 62 schools) students. The school also performs better for male students compared to female students, and for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Widefield High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby Mesa Ridge High School, which is also part of the School District No. 3. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing James Irwin Charter High School, which is part of the Harrison School District No. 2 and has significantly better academic outcomes across various measures.

Detail:

Public 9-12

615 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911-1839

(719) 391-3200

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,597

Feeder schools for Widefield High School:

Elementary:	French Elementary School
	Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
	Pinello Elementary School
	Venetucci Elementary School
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	Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
Middle:	Sproul Junior High School
	Watson Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 1,241

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.2%

Hispanic:

31.3%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Widefield High School ranks worse than 63% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.62. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Widefield High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Widefield High School is $13,597. 1 high schools in the School District No. 3 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Widefield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Widefield High School 220^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Widefield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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School District No. 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 3 59^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Widefield High School

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Rank History for all students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	49.42	152^nd	279	45.5%
2005	54.40	135^th	280	51.8%
2006	58.77	122^nd	286	57.3%
2007	55.41	150^th	298	49.7%
2008	61.65	128^th	301	57.5%
2009	54.88	146^th	310	52.9%
2010	55.60	168^th	327	48.6%
2011	47.15	196^th	337	41.8%
2012	37.98	218^th	334	34.7%
2013	42.01	218^th	349	37.5%
2014	41.42	231^st	369	37.4%
2015	29.31	204^th	292	30.1%
2016	15.50	214^th	255	16.1%
2017	15.86	214^th	256	16.4%
2018	40.11	215^th	388	44.6%
2019	43.04	216^th	411	47.4%
2023	32.83	223^rd	349	36.1%
2024	35.62	220^th	349	37.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	15.30	40^th	48	16.7%
2022	5.85	54^th	56	3.6%
2023	12.39	56^th	62	9.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	46.02	95^th	188	49.5%
2022	51.45	92^nd	203	54.7%
2023	43.51	110^th	200	45.0%
2024	36.57	134^th	211	36.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	26.50	174^th	239	27.2%
2022	27.59	183^rd	257	28.8%
2023	29.64	176^th	254	30.7%
2024	30.16	172^nd	257	33.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.60	52^nd	74	29.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.93	89^th	135	34.1%
2024	38.73	104^th	140	25.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	37.65	150^th	253	40.7%
2023	30.97	169^th	252	32.9%
2024	34.81	154^th	256	39.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	48.65	14^th	29	51.7%
2022	57.72	10^th	34	70.6%
2023	67.82	9^th	36	75.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	40.85	94^th	181	48.1%
2022	62.25	63^rd	205	69.3%
2023	40.17	109^th	198	44.9%
2024	55.93	75^th	199	62.3%

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Rank History for White students at Widefield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	17.39	190^th	225	15.6%
2022	14.98	200^th	228	12.3%
2023	16.72	202^nd	234	13.7%
2024	14.01	204^th	229	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Widefield is a special place that focuses on developing well rounded kids who appreciate the beautiful diversity of this area. My children especially love the music program which everyone has worked so hard to keep. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Widefield High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1039	196	99	131	24	n/a	n/a	1489
1989	1049	207	87	148	25	n/a	n/a	1516
1990	965	198	82	146	22	n/a	n/a	1413
1991	1005	208	75	131	24	n/a	n/a	1443
1992	1034	221	83	147	29	n/a	n/a	1514
1993	951	221	78	163	19	n/a	n/a	1432
1994	971	230	94	177	16	n/a	n/a	1488
1995	1035	288	100	161	19	n/a	n/a	1603
1996	1035	288	100	161	19	n/a	n/a	1603
1997	1021	285	98	176	24	n/a	n/a	1604
1998	910	219	92	144	20	n/a	n/a	1385
1999	785	189	87	154	18	n/a	n/a	1233
2000	838	204	82	168	11	n/a	n/a	1303
2001	845	221	77	170	15	n/a	n/a	1328
2002	827	236	76	190	24	n/a	n/a	1353
2003	827	236	76	190	24	n/a	n/a	1353
2004	816	208	67	194	17	n/a	n/a	1302
2005	791	193	73	204	14	n/a	n/a	1275
2006	784	194	64	218	11	n/a	n/a	1271
2007	756	207	63	207	10	n/a	n/a	1243
2008	732	215	64	227	10	n/a	n/a	1248
2009	729	230	53	221	9	n/a	n/a	1242
2010	726	224	59	253	12	n/a	n/a	1274
2011	703	167	14	293	11	10	66	1264
2012	691	149	27	303	12	14	66	1262
2013	641	135	27	332	13	17	77	1242
2014	657	128	26	329	16	17	86	1259
2015	648	137	23	322	14	18	96	1258
2016	658	125	15	352	10	24	128	1312
2017	669	139	15	373	7	25	131	1359
2018	622	137	18	400	11	24	145	1357
2019	625	139	18	376	12	25	157	1352
2020	588	125	15	359	9	23	141	1260
2021	577	122	17	348	11	27	149	1251
2022	526	96	20	340	9	20	149	1160
2023	549	102	22	388	7	18	155	1241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Widefield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1489	78.3	19.0	n/a
1989	1516	79.8	18.9	0
1990	1413	76.9	18.3	0
1991	1443	78.0	18.5	0
1992	1514	81.0	18.6	n/a
1993	1432	81.5	17.6	0
1994	1488	83.4	17.8	6.5
1995	1603	93.1	17.2	0
1996	1603	93.1	17.2	0
1997	1604	91.0	17.6	0
1998	1385	84.0	16.5	0
1999	1233	72.3	17.1	0
2000	1303	69.2	18.8	0
2001	1328	70.5	18.8	0
2002	1353	71.9	18.8	0
2003	1353	71.9	18.8	0
2004	1302	71.6	18.2	0.3
2005	1275	69.2	18.4	0.4
2006	1271	71.5	17.8	8.5
2007	1243	71.7	17.3	0.5
2008	1248	71.7	17.4	0.4
2009	1242	70.8	17.5	0.1
2010	1274	63.8	19.9	24.6
2011	1264	64.4	19.6	32.1
2012	1262	66.0	19.0	33
2013	1242	65.4	18.9	38.2
2014	1259	66.2	19.0	32.6
2015	1258	64.0	19.6	35.1
2016	1312	67.0	19.5	43.4
2017	1359	67.5	20.1	41.4
2018	1357	69.4	19.5	39
2019	1352	72.2	18.7	38.3
2020	1260	69.7	18.0	41.2
2021	1251	70.9	17.6	44.4
2022	1160	66.7	17.3	33.5
2023	1241	67.7	18.3	28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Widefield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1489	78.3	19.0	n/a
1989	1516	79.8	18.9	0
1990	1413	76.9	18.3	0
1991	1443	78.0	18.5	0
1992	1514	81.0	18.6	n/a
1993	1432	81.5	17.6	0
1994	1488	83.4	17.8	6.5
1995	1603	93.1	17.2	0
1996	1603	93.1	17.2	0
1997	1604	91.0	17.6	0
1998	1385	84.0	16.5	0
1999	1233	72.3	17.1	0
2000	1303	69.2	18.8	0
2001	1328	70.5	18.8	0
2002	1353	71.9	18.8	0
2003	1353	71.9	18.8	0
2004	1302	71.6	18.2	0.3
2005	1275	69.2	18.4	0.4
2006	1271	71.5	17.8	8.5
2007	1243	71.7	17.3	0.5
2008	1248	71.7	17.4	0.4
2009	1242	70.8	17.5	0.1
2010	1274	63.8	19.9	24.6
2011	1264	64.4	19.6	32.1
2012	1262	66.0	19.0	33
2013	1242	65.4	18.9	38.2
2014	1259	66.2	19.0	32.6
2015	1258	64.0	19.6	35.1
2016	1312	67.0	19.5	43.4
2017	1359	67.5	20.1	41.4
2018	1357	69.4	19.5	39
2019	1352	72.2	18.7	38.3
2020	1260	69.7	18.0	41.2
2021	1251	70.9	17.6	44.4
2022	1160	66.7	17.3	33.5
2023	1241	67.7	18.3	28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Widefield High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,957
2020	$10,926
2021	$11,108
2022	$12,352
2023	$13,597

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Widefield High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 223^rd of 349 High schools	11.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1352	1241	8.2%
African American	139	102	26.6%
American Indian	12	7	41.7%
Asian	18	22	22.2%
Hispanic	376	388	3.2%
Pacific Islander	25	18	28%
White	625	549	12.2%
Two or More Races	157	155	1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	28.5%	9.8%

Schools Near Widefield High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Widefield High School	Public	9-12	615 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3200	1,241	68	18.3	28.5%	549 (44.2%)	102 (8.2%)	388 (31.3%)	22 (1.8%)	7 (0.6%)	18 (1.5%)	155 (12.5%)	35.6	220^th of 349 public high schools	37.0%		32.8	223^rd of 349 public high schools	36.1%	3	58.0		61.0	25.0	48.0		21.3	$13,597
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	701 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3121	63	6	10.5	55.6%	34 (54.0%)	4 (6.3%)	15 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (15.9%)								(n/a)								$18,776
Mesa Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3600	1,269	65	19.5	25.9%	556 (43.8%)	123 (9.7%)	392 (30.9%)	28 (2.2%)	10 (0.8%)	23 (1.8%)	137 (10.8%)	33.2	227^th of 349 public high schools	35.0%		32.9	221^st of 349 public high schools	36.7%	6	62.0	20.0	65.0	21.0	55.0	12.0	17.4	$13,406
James Irwin Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5525 Astrozon Blvd.	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 576-8055	403	24	16.6	31.8%	113 (28.0%)	28 (6.9%)	199 (49.4%)	12 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	43 (10.7%)	80	62^nd of 349 public high schools	82.2%		82.7	54^th of 349 public high schools	84.5%	8	85.0	50.0	82.0	58.0	78.0	43.0	34.9	$16,123
Spring Creek Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	3190 East Las Vegas	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(719) 329-6924																			(n/a)								$00
Sierra High School	Public	9-12	2250 Jet Wing Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2090	908	58	15.7	53.9%	141 (15.5%)	179 (19.7%)	497 (54.7%)	22 (2.4%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	57 (6.3%)	18.4	288^th of 349 public high schools	17.5%		9.9	315^th of 349 public high schools	9.7%	27	40.0		45.0		37.0	11.0	20.8	$15,485
Atlas Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1628 South Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-7196	479	26	18.3	90.8%	21 (4.4%)	25 (5.2%)	412 (86.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	36	213^th of 349 public high schools	39.0%		50.6	157^th of 349 public high schools	55.0%	56		24.0	51.0	31.0	45.0	34.0		$3,627
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	2755 Janitell Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2080	1,179	60	19.6	49.9%	210 (17.8%)	193 (16.4%)	652 (55.3%)	26 (2.2%)	11 (0.9%)	8 (0.7%)	79 (6.7%)	18.9	287^th of 349 public high schools	17.8%		17.2	289^th of 349 public high schools	17.2%	2	48.0	11.0	52.0	18.0	39.0		11.8	$13,862
Career Readiness Academy	Public	9-12	2883 South Circle Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2580	63	2	31.5	66.7%	10 (15.9%)	15 (23.8%)	29 (46.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	6 (9.5%)								(n/a)								$14,410
Welte Education Center	Public	9-12	330 Lyckman Dr	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1550	106	14	7.6	60.4%	52 (49.1%)	12 (11.3%)	33 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.6%)	19.3	283^rd of 349 public high schools	18.9%		5.7	334^th of 349 public high schools	4.3%	51	53.0				26.0			$25,939

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