Excellent
#275 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Early College Academy
High School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, CO
A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5590 W 11TH ST, Greeley, CO 80631
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College Academy score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Early College Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,716/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeley), 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
$52,470
Median home value
$300,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80631; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Colony Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Centennial Boces High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 11–12 | 1.0 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| University SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,751 | Compare → |
| Northridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #1 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early College Academy is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College Academy
Early College Academy is a public high school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 318 students in grades 9th-12th with a 159:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College Academy
What grades does Early College Academy serve?
Early College Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy is 159:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College Academy rank in CO?
Early College Academy ranks #275 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Early College Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Early College Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Early College Academy a charter school?
No, Early College Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College Academy a Title I school?
No, Early College Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College Academy?
62.9% of students at Early College Academy 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
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 159:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (970) 348-6295
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 80631)
- 53,920
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 80631; 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, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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