Wheat Ridge High School put together one of the seven feature gardens at the Colorado Garden & Home Show. There are currently around 100 students in the agriculture program, 8 of which are second year students in the landscape construction and urban farming class. They anticipate having around 40 in the second year class next school year.
Wheat Ridge High School Garden
This vibrant school garden stands as a symbol of the pride we hold as the Wheat Ridge High School Farmers! The students and staff are deeply proud of the Agriculture Program and the incredible, hands-on opportunities it provides. Established in 2020, the Wheat Ridge High School Agriculture Program is Jefferson County’s only high school agriculture pathway. This unique two-year program immerses students in horticulture, urban farming, and landscaping, while simultaneously fostering critical leadership and career readiness skills.
This two-year plant pathway program offers students amazing opportunities to learn about agriculture, while developing essential leadership skills through FFA. The curriculum is highly practical: second-year students work weekly at a local community garden, and all students maintain our on-campus raised beds, learning vegetable cultivation, garden maintenance, and irrigation installation. Furthermore, the program regularly welcomes guest speakers who share real-world insights into agricultural careers.
