What grades does Bear Creek High School serve?

Bear Creek High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the LAKEWOOD area.

Where is Bear Creek High School located?

Bear Creek High School is a urban school in LAKEWOOD, CO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek High School is 18.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in LAKEWOOD, CO?

Schools in LAKEWOOD include Bear Creek High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the LAKEWOOD area.

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Bear Creek High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|LAKEWOOD, Colorado|Jefferson County School District No. R-1

LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

High School Planning MeetingStaff DayDistrict-wide

Do you have questions concerning your high school student? Part Time vs Full Time? What's an ICAP? Plan to attend this meeting led by our high school advisor and assistant principal, Mrs. Miller. No signup. Enter through Door #1, bring ID and arrive a few minutes early for check-in. You may attend one or more of these meetings...Fri, Sept 18 @ 9:30amWed, Oct 28 @ 9:30amTues, Feb 9 @ 9:30am

Sep

Thu

Teacher Work Day - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed

Sep

Fri

Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed

Oct

Fri

Teacher Guardian Conferences and Book FairStaff DayDistrict-wide

Schedule to sign up for conferences will come from your child's classroom teacher

Oct

Tue

Half Days/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Drop off as usual. Classes start at 8:30a. 30 minutes classes.Pick up from 11:30a-11:45a. No lunch. All students must leave campus between classes and conferences to allow our staff to prepare.Open house style conferences are from 1:00p-3:00p. You are free to walk the building and visit teachers as desired. There may a wait for some teachers. Both parents may attend and visit different teachers if needed.  Students/siblings may attend (children must stay with parents). There

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,405

Student:Teacher

18.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Econ. Disadvantaged

50.2%

Phone

(303)982-8855

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

54%

48th percentile in CO

Math Proficiency

33%

57th percentile in CO

Graduation Rate

94%

Chronic Absenteeism

41.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

18 courses offered

366 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

92 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

187 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

368 test takers

Athletics

20 sports, 35 teams

603 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1

Near average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,495

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

79.08

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,483

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,822

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,352

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 39%Local 54%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$566,588

-3.2% 1yr+18.0% 5yr

Denver, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.2%

Below 150% poverty line

3.9%

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Uninsured residents

4.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,344

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

High School Planning Meeting

Staff Day

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Teacher Work Day - No School

Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed

Staff Day

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for students)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Bear Creek High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Sun, Sep 6, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	High School Planning MeetingDistrict-wide Do you have questions concerning your high school student? Part Time vs Full Time? What's an ICAP? Plan to attend this meeting led by our high school advisor and assistant principal, Mrs. Miller. No signup. Enter through Door #1, bring ID and arrive a few minutes early for check-in. You may attend one or more of these meetings...Fri, Sept 18 @ 9:30amWed, Oct 28 @ 9:30amTues, Feb 9 @ 9:30am	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Teacher Guardian Conferences and Book FairDistrict-wide Schedule to sign up for conferences will come from your child's classroom teacher	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Half Days/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Drop off as usual. Classes start at 8:30a. 30 minutes classes.Pick up from 11:30a-11:45a. No lunch. All students must leave campus between classes and conferences to allow our staff to prepare.Open house style conferences are from 1:00p-3:00p. You are free to walk the building and visit teachers as desired. There may a wait for some teachers. Both parents may attend and visit different teachers if needed.  Students/siblings may attend (children must stay with parents). There	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	High School Planning MeetingDistrict-wide Do you have questions concerning your high school student? Part Time vs Full Time? What's an ICAP? Plan to attend this meeting led by our high school advisor and assistant principal, Mrs. Miller. No signup. Enter through Door #1, bring ID and arrive a few minutes early for check-in. You may attend one or more of these meetings...Fri, Sept 18 @ 9:30amWed, Oct 28 @ 9:30amTues, Feb 9 @ 9:30am	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Final Exams - B & D Blocks - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	half_day	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No ClassesDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Sun, Dec 27, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Sun, Jan 17, 2027	No School - MLK DayDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	High School Planning MeetingDistrict-wide Do you have questions concerning your high school student? Part Time vs Full Time? What's an ICAP? Plan to attend this meeting led by our high school advisor and assistant principal, Mrs. Miller. No signup. Enter through Door #1, bring ID and arrive a few minutes early for check-in. You may attend one or more of these meetings...Fri, Sept 18 @ 9:30amWed, Oct 28 @ 9:30amTues, Feb 9 @ 9:30am	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day (No school)District-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	No School - Parent Teacher Conference by Appt. OnlyDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Teacher Guardian Conferences and Book FairDistrict-wide Sign up schedule to be provided by your child's teacher	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Testing Week - No ClassesDistrict-wide No classes this week.Mtn Lab this week. SAT/PSAT and ITBS administered this week.	exam	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Teacher Professional Learning Day (No School for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Final Exams - A & C Block - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	half_day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Final Exams - B & D Block - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Site: No Site NeededSubsite: No Site Needed	half_day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek High School

Bear Creek High School has a total enrollment of 1,405 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in LAKEWOOD, CO.