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#1472 of 1,815 schools in CO

Alameda International Junior/senior High School

High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Lakewood, CO

A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1255 SOUTH WADSWORTH BLVD, Lakewood, CO 80232

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation3.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,483
Chronic Absenteeism65.6%

Students at Alameda International Junior/senior High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
13%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
11%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alameda International Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,900/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,799

Median home value

$487,100

Median rent

$1,715/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
3.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·44 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Augustine Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–121.6 mi139Compare →
New America SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–121.6 mi81Compare →
Brady Exploration SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.59–121.7 mi338Compare →
Jeffco Transition Services SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.011–121.7 mi136Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Schools in district
148
Rank in district
#120 of 140
District spending per student
$14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alameda International Junior/senior High School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alameda International Junior/senior High School

Alameda International Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Lakewood, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alameda International Junior/senior High School

What grades does Alameda International Junior/senior High School serve?

Alameda International Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Alameda International Junior/senior High School?

Alameda International Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alameda International Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alameda International Junior/senior High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alameda International Junior/senior High School rank in CO?

Alameda International Junior/senior High School ranks #1,472 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Alameda International Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alameda International Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alameda International Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alameda International Junior/senior High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Alameda International Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Alameda International Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alameda International Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Alameda International Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alameda International Junior/senior High School?

75.1% of students at Alameda International Junior/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 80232)
22,398
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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