Hidden Lake Secondary

Summary:

Hidden Lake Secondary is a public high school located in Westminster, Colorado, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 398 students. The school is part of the Westminster Public Schools district, which is ranked 108 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hidden Lake Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (75.88%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 39.84% to 92.5% Hispanic students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across various assessments, including CMAS, SAT, and PSAT. Additionally, Hidden Lake Secondary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.62% to 77.89% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 48.94% to 78.57%. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.3 to 25.8 over the past few years, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

While nearby schools, such as Westminster High School, Thornton High School, and Arvada High School, also have significant populations of minority and low-income students, they generally perform better academically than Hidden Lake Secondary. This suggests that there may be factors specific to Hidden Lake Secondary that are contributing to its poor performance. Additionally, virtual schools like Colorado Preparatory Academy High School and Pikes Peak Online School, which are part of the Education Reenvisioned BOCES district, perform significantly better than Hidden Lake Secondary, suggesting that the delivery of education through a virtual format may be more effective for some students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 7300 Lowell Boulevard
       Westminster, CO  80030-4821


(303) 428-2600

District: Westminster Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
343rd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,994 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
White:
16.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hidden Lake Secondary ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hidden Lake Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidden Lake Secondary is $16,994.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hidden Lake Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hidden Lake Secondary 343rd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Hidden Lake Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Westminster Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Public Schools 108th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hidden Lake Secondary

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Rank History for all students at Hidden Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 8.42 271st 298 9.1%
2008 4.11 293rd 301 2.7%
2009 4.26 300th 310 3.2%
2010 3.97 316th 327 3.4%
2011 4.93 320th 337 5.0%
2012 6.57 309th 334 7.5%
2013 4.41 332nd 349 4.9%
2014 5.53 343rd 369 7.0%
2015 8.20 288th 292 1.4%
2018 5.27 368th 388 5.2%
2019 5.53 387th 411 5.8%
2023 3.71 340th 349 2.6%
2024 4.31 343rd 349 1.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hidden Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.40 255th 257 0.8%
2023 2.64 253rd 254 0.4%
2024 3.52 254th 257 1.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hidden Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.33 238th 253 5.9%
2023 3.02 251st 252 0.4%
2024 2.07 253rd 256 1.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hidden Lake Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.51 201st 205 2.0%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hidden Lake Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 89 4 7 132 2 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 89 4 5 133 3 n/a n/a 0 234
2008 38 1 3 117 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 74 2 6 155 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 92 2 10 192 5 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 81 1 4 191 2 3 2 0 284
2012 64 2 3 186 1 1 3 0 260
2013 79 3 2 203 1 1 2 0 291
2014 60 3 2 226 0 1 1 0 293
2015 61 3 2 186 1 0 3 0 256
2016 54 2 6 193 3 0 1 0 259
2017 42 2 2 213 1 1 3 0 264
2018 48 6 1 285 1 0 4 0 345
2019 61 6 5 288 2 1 6 0 369
2020 69 3 2 272 3 3 6 0 358
2021 70 3 4 238 3 6 7 0 331
2022 85 10 10 367 5 4 8 0 489
2023 67 5 7 302 7 1 9 0 398

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 Hidden Lake Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 234 29.6 7.9 53.4
2007 234 27.0 8.7 64.1
2008 161 14.1 11.4 72
2009 239 13.5 17.7 69.5
2010 301 18.0 16.6 59.5
2011 284 18.0 15.7 65.5
2012 260 17.0 15.2 73.5
2013 291 16.0 18.1 74.9
2014 293 17.0 17.2 63.8
2015 256 14.0 18.2 57
2016 259 14.0 18.5 61.8
2017 264 14.5 18.1 73.9
2018 345 15.9 21.6 71.9
2019 369 16.9 21.7 68
2020 358 16.9 21.1 67
2021 331 18.0 18.3 73.7
2022 489 18.9 25.8 73.6
2023 398 19.0 20.9 77.9

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 Hidden Lake Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 234 29.6 7.9 53.4
2007 234 27.0 8.7 64.1
2008 161 14.1 11.4 72
2009 239 13.5 17.7 69.5
2010 301 18.0 16.6 59.5
2011 284 18.0 15.7 65.5
2012 260 17.0 15.2 73.5
2013 291 16.0 18.1 74.9
2014 293 17.0 17.2 63.8
2015 256 14.0 18.2 57
2016 259 14.0 18.5 61.8
2017 264 14.5 18.1 73.9
2018 345 15.9 21.6 71.9
2019 369 16.9 21.7 68
2020 358 16.9 21.1 67
2021 331 18.0 18.3 73.7
2022 489 18.9 25.8 73.6
2023 398 19.0 20.9 77.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hidden Lake Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,623
2020 $14,218
2021 $32,984
2022 $15,144
2023 $16,994

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidden Lake Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 411 High schoolsRanks 340th of 349 High schools
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369398
 7.9%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic288302
 4.9%
Pacific Islander11
White6167
 9.8%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%77.9%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Lake Secondary

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Hidden Lake Secondary.

Hidden Lake Secondary ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Colorado high schools.

Students at Hidden Lake Secondary are 76% Hispanic, 17% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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