The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in English language arts. The lowest is 2% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Alameda International Junior/senior High School
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School serves grades seven through twelve in Lakewood, a large suburban city immediately west of Denver. The school is part of Jefferson County School District R-1, the same district that operates several other high schools across the city. Lakewood itself is an autocentric community with a mix of mid-century neighborhoods, commercial corridors along major highways, and a notable concentration of federal employment at the Denver Federal Center. The Belmar district, a redeveloped former shopping mall site, functions as a walkable civic and retail hub, but the city’s overall built environment remains suburban and car-oriented. The RTD W Line light rail provides transit connections, with seven stations in Lakewood.
Enrollment at Alameda International is large for a school covering both middle and high school grades. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white, Asian, Black, Native American, and multiracial students. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need in the school community. Data on special populations such as students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so families may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State testing results in the most recent year show a very small share of students meeting the proficiency bar in math, a larger but still low share in English language arts, and a very small share in science. Participation rates on these assessments were below the threshold often considered acceptable, which means the reported results should be interpreted with some caution. The school’s performance on these measures places it in a position that families considering the school should probe further with the school itself: what academic interventions are in place, how curriculum is structured, and what the school’s own internal data shows about student growth. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so that is another question to raise directly.
No program offerings—such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual enrollment—were reported in the data. The school’s name includes “International,” which suggests some global or language-focused theme, but the available information does not detail what that means in practice. Families should verify with the school what courses, pathways, and extracurriculars are actually offered.
Lakewood’s housing market has seen home values decline slightly in the most recent period, and rents have also edged down, both in line with broader state trends. On a national scale, the cost of buying a home in the area remains high relative to incomes, and renting is somewhat more affordable. The area’s employment base is anchored by government and healthcare, with the Denver Federal Center, Jefferson County schools, St. Anthony Hospital, and regional corporate headquarters among the largest employers.
The district has been through significant recent changes. In late 2024, voters approved a large bond measure for facility upgrades, safety, and technology—the first such bond in over a decade. A new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading was adopted district-wide starting in 2023. More notably, a plan to close sixteen schools was announced in 2023 and then reversed after community opposition, leading to the formation of a consolidation study committee. In November 2024, three school board members were recalled in an election driven by concerns about transparency and consolidation, and three new members were seated. These governance shifts and ongoing discussions about school capacity mean that families considering Alameda International should stay informed about potential boundary or program changes that could affect the school over the next few years.
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School serves a diverse and economically diverse student body in a suburban part of the Denver metro area. Its state test results are low, participation in testing was below typical levels, and key data on graduation rates and program offerings are missing. For a family weighing this school, a direct conversation with the school’s administration about academic support, curriculum, and specific opportunities is essential before drawing a conclusion.
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