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#1467 of 1,815 schools in CO

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice

High School · Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe · Englewood, CO

An Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 W CHENANGO, Englewood, CO 80110

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 22.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$18,632
Chronic Absenteeism96.4%

Students at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Colorado's Finest High School of Choice 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,006/100K

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

$82,037

Median home value

$455,600

Median rent

$1,582/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Littleton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.0 mi1,192Compare →
Englewood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.5 mi541Compare →
St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.7 mi666Compare →
Soar AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.99–122.1 mi88Compare →

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.

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

Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$18,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is listed in Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Colorado's Finest High School of Choice

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is a public high school in Englewood, CO, part of Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 223 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,467 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Colorado's Finest High School of Choice

What grades does Colorado's Finest High School of Choice serve?

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?

The student-teacher ratio at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colorado's Finest High School of Choice rank in CO?

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice ranks #1,467 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Colorado's Finest High School of Choice's MySchoolScout rating?

Colorado's Finest High School of Choice 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 Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Colorado's Finest High School of Choice a charter school?

No, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colorado's Finest High School of Choice a Title I school?

No, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?

59.6% of students at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice 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
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
96.4%
4-Year Graduation
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 80110)
23,775
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
36.1
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 · 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 80110; 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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