Sherrelwood’s public schools score below 91% of Colorado districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 12% of Sherrelwood’s students scored proficient, below the Colorado average (32%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Sherrelwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sherrelwood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 147 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sherrelwood’s, its schools beat 3%, lower than their 9% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 24% of tested students were proficient in reading and 12% in math, against 45% and 32% statewide; 86% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Westminster Public spends $18,397 per student and Mapleton School District 1 $14,663, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mapleton Online, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sherrelwood’s grade
D: better than 9% of Colorado school districts, #156 of 159 Colorado towns. Both inputs trail the Colorado average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sherrelwood, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Sherrelwood · depends on your address
Global Leadership Academy
Grades 9–12 · 400 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Performing Arts School on Broadway
Grades 7–12 · 169 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Denver
10th grade in Sherrelwood · depends on your address
Global Leadership Academy
Grades 9–12 · 400 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Performing Arts School on Broadway
Grades 7–12 · 169 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Denver
11th grade in Sherrelwood · depends on your address
Global Leadership Academy
Grades 9–12 · 400 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Performing Arts School on Broadway
Grades 7–12 · 169 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Denver
12th grade in Sherrelwood · depends on your address
Global Leadership Academy
Grades 9–12 · 400 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Performing Arts School on Broadway
Grades 7–12 · 169 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Denver
Sherrelwood runs its own schools through grade 12 (Westminster Public School District). From grade PK, students attend the Mapleton School District 1. Parts of Sherrelwood (11% of its land) are served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Sherrelwood
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Sherrelwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Sherrelwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrelwood | D | Westminster Public PK–12 · Mapleton School District 1 PK–12 |
| Thornton | B+ | Adams 12 Five Star Schools PK–12 · School District 27J PK–12 |
| Westminster | A− | Jefferson County School District R-1 PK–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools PK–12 |
| Federal Heights | B+ | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
Every school in Sherrelwood
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sherrelwood’s schools
Are Sherrelwood’s schools good?
On Colorado’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sherrelwood children attend score below 91% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #156 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 3%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sherrelwood in?
Two districts: Westminster Public School District runs grades PK–12, and Mapleton School District 1 runs grades PK–12.
Where do Sherrelwood kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Global Leadership Academy and Performing Arts School on Broadway.
What is Sherrelwood’s graduation rate?
70% of the class of 2023 in Westminster Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.
How much does Sherrelwood spend per student?
$18,397 in Westminster Public School District and $14,663 in Mapleton School District 1 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Sherrelwood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sherrelwood → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.