Widefield School District 3 | |
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Address | |
1820 Main Street , Colorado, 80911United States | |
Coordinates | 38°46′4″N104°44′24″W / 38.76778°N 104.74000°W |
District information | |
Type | Public school district |
Motto | Pride. Tradition. Innovation. |
Grades | Pre-K–12 |
Established | August 20, 1874 |
Superintendent | Kevin Duren |
Schools | 17 [1] |
NCES District ID | 0806480 [1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 9,300 (2022-23) [1] |
Athletic conference | CHSAA |
Other information | |
Website | www |
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