Widefield High School

Public 9-12

 615 Widefield Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80911-1839


(719) 391-3200

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 351 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,352 Help


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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Middle:    Sproul Junior High School
    Watson Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,241

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
Hispanic:
31.3%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Compare Details Widefield High School ranks worse than 63.8% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Widefield High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Hispanic (31.3%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Widefield High School is 18.3. 1 high schools in the School District No. 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Widefield High School is $12,352. 1 high schools in the School District No. 3 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Widefield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Widefield High School 224th of 351 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 58th of 115 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.42 152nd 279 45.5%
2005 54.40 135th 280 51.8%
2006 58.77 122nd 286 57.3%
2007 55.41 150th 298 49.7%
2008 61.65 128th 301 57.5%
2009 54.88 146th 310 52.9%
2010 55.60 168th 327 48.6%
2011 47.15 196th 337 41.8%
2012 37.98 218th 334 34.7%
2013 42.01 218th 349 37.5%
2014 41.42 231st 369 37.4%
2015 29.31 204th 292 30.1%
2016 15.50 214th 255 16.1%
2017 15.86 214th 256 16.4%
2018 40.11 215th 388 44.6%
2019 43.04 216th 411 47.4%
2023 32.83 223rd 349 36.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.30 40th 48 16.7%
2022 5.85 54th 56 3.6%
2023 12.39 56th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.02 95th 188 49.5%
2022 51.45 92nd 203 54.7%
2023 43.51 110th 200 45.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.50 174th 239 27.2%
2022 27.59 183rd 257 28.8%
2023 29.64 176th 254 30.7%
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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 52nd 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 89th 135 34.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.65 150th 253 40.7%
2023 30.97 169th 252 32.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.65 14th 29 51.7%
2022 57.72 10th 34 70.6%
2023 67.82 9th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.85 94th 181 48.1%
2022 62.25 63rd 205 69.3%
2023 40.17 109th 198 44.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.39 190th 225 15.6%
2022 14.98 200th 228 12.3%
2023 16.72 202nd 234 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
1988 1039 196 99 131 24 n/a n/a 0 1489
1989 1049 207 87 148 25 n/a n/a 0 1516
1990 965 198 82 146 22 n/a n/a 0 1413
1991 1005 208 75 131 24 n/a n/a 0 1443
1992 1034 221 83 147 29 n/a n/a 0 1514
1993 951 221 78 163 19 n/a n/a 0 1432
1994 971 230 94 177 16 n/a n/a 0 1488
1995 1035 288 100 161 19 n/a n/a 0 1603
1996 1035 288 100 161 19 n/a n/a 0 1603
1997 1021 285 98 176 24 n/a n/a 0 1604
1998 910 219 92 144 20 n/a n/a 0 1385
1999 785 189 87 154 18 n/a n/a 0 1233
2000 838 204 82 168 11 n/a n/a 0 1303
2001 845 221 77 170 15 n/a n/a 0 1328
2002 827 236 76 190 24 n/a n/a 0 1353
2003 827 236 76 190 24 n/a n/a 0 1353
2004 816 208 67 194 17 n/a n/a 0 1302
2005 791 193 73 204 14 n/a n/a 0 1275
2006 784 194 64 218 11 n/a n/a 0 1271
2007 756 207 63 207 10 n/a n/a 0 1243
2008 732 215 64 227 10 n/a n/a 0 1248
2009 729 230 53 221 9 n/a n/a 0 1242
2010 726 224 59 253 12 n/a n/a 0 1274
2011 703 167 14 293 11 10 66 0 1264
2012 691 149 27 303 12 14 66 0 1262
2013 641 135 27 332 13 17 77 0 1242
2014 657 128 26 329 16 17 86 0 1259
2015 648 137 23 322 14 18 96 0 1258
2016 658 125 15 352 10 24 128 0 1312
2017 669 139 15 373 7 25 131 0 1359
2018 622 137 18 400 11 24 145 0 1357
2019 625 139 18 376 12 25 157 0 1352
2020 588 125 15 359 9 23 141 0 1260
2021 577 122 17 348 11 27 149 0 1251
2022 526 96 20 340 9 20 149 0 1160
2023 549 102 22 388 7 18 155 0 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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,957
2020 $10,926
2021 $11,108
2022 $12,352

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Widefield High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13521241
 8.2%
African American139102
 26.6%
American Indian127
 41.7%
Asian1822
 22.2%
Hispanic376388
 3.2%
Pacific Islander2518
 28%
White625549
 12.2%
Two or More Races157155
 1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%28.5%
 9.8%


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Widefield High School ranks 224th of 351 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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