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#751 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 41% in state

Career Education Center Early College

High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO

A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2650 ELIOT STREET, Denver, CO 80211

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Career Education Center Early College score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Career Education Center Early College 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,773/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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

$117,685

Median home value

$747,800

Median rent

$1,931/mo

College educated

70.9%

Homeownership

49.2%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

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North High School Engagement CenterEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.3 mi104Compare →
Aul DenverCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–120.4 mi151Compare →
North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–120.4 mi1,635Compare →
Tennyson Center for Children at CchPrivate · tuition7.3private1–121.2 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

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

School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C

Schools in district
197
Rank in district
#97 of 196
District spending per student
$17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Career Education Center Early College is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Career Education Center Early College

Career Education Center Early College is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 467 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Career Education Center Early College

What grades does Career Education Center Early College serve?

Career Education Center Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Career Education Center Early College?

Career Education Center Early College has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Education Center Early College?

The student-teacher ratio at Career Education Center Early College is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Career Education Center Early College rank in CO?

Career Education Center Early College ranks #751 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Career Education Center Early College's MySchoolScout rating?

Career Education Center Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Career Education Center Early College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Career Education Center Early College has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Career Education Center Early College a charter school?

No, Career Education Center Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Career Education Center Early College a Title I school?

No, Career Education Center Early College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Career Education Center Early College?

90.8% of students at Career Education Center Early College 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 80211)
37,441
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
33.8
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 80211; 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

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