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#916 of 1,815 schools in CO
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
High School · State Charter School Institute · Fort Collins, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4424 INNOVATION DRIVE, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Math 34% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), 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
$93,349
Median home value
$563,100
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,902 | Compare → |
| Front Range Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Fossil Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,968 | Compare → |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Northern ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–11 | 1.9 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #20 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is a public high school in Fort Collins, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 967 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
What grades does Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins serve?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has an enrollment of approximately 967 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins rank in CO?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins ranks #916 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins a charter school?
Yes, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins a Title I school?
No, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
27.9% of students at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 967
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (970) 377-0044
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80525)
- 55,541
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80525; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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