Drake Junior High School
Grades: 6-8
Students: 957
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 309:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
12550 West 52nd Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1510
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
6/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness6/10
Read what parents are saying about Drake Junior High School
On one hand, Drake does a very good job with what they have to work with internally: learning, teaching, social-emotional support and safety. Better than many other middle schools in Arvada.On the other hand, there is an ongoing public safety issue with the masses of motorists cramming the parking l
Posted by a parent on 2/24/2026I have an an amazing experience at this school. The teachers are always encouraging and the administration is very kind. I have not had much of an issue with bullying or harassment. Going into this school, it was considered just the "feeder school" that we were all just sent to that wasn't very good
Posted by a student on 11/8/2023I am a current student and at first a thought this school would be a bad choice. But the past 3 years have amazing. This school has its flaws but so much better to it.
Posted by a student on 8/25/2023horrible place. I tried to commit here.
Posted by a parent on 11/17/2022You can read the info above stating this schools score keep dropping. You can atteibute this to the culture of the schools staff. 8th grade vice principle Namita Wiess made this statement to me and my child, " in the long run middle school is not a that important. I don't hold my own children to goo
Posted by a parent on 4/21/2022Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Drake Junior High SchoolArvada schools - Drake Junior High School is located at 12550 West 52nd Avenue, Arvada CO 80002. Drake Junior High School is in the Jeffco Public Schools. Drake Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.
