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#1247 of 1,815 schools in CO
Early College of Arvada
High School · State Charter School Institute · Arvada, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
4905 WEST 60TH AVENUE, Arvada, CO 80003
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College of Arvada score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early College of Arvada sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arvada), 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
$82,754
Median home value
$486,600
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,011 | Compare → |
| Two Roads Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Arvada High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Hidden Lake SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 363 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #25 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.
Early College of Arvada is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College of Arvada
Early College of Arvada is a public high school in Arvada, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 187 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,247 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College of Arvada
What grades does Early College of Arvada serve?
Early College of Arvada serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College of Arvada?
Early College of Arvada has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College of Arvada?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College of Arvada is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College of Arvada rank in CO?
Early College of Arvada ranks #1,247 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Early College of Arvada's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College of Arvada has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Early College of Arvada?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College of Arvada has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Early College of Arvada a charter school?
Yes, Early College of Arvada is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Early College of Arvada a Title I school?
No, Early College of Arvada is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College of Arvada?
76.5% of students at Early College of Arvada 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
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (303) 935-5473
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80003)
- 35,381
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 80003; 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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