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#1712 of 1,815 schools in CO
Lester R Arnold High School
High School · School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo · Commerce City, CO
A School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7133 E. 73RD AVE, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lester R Arnold High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lester R Arnold High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce City), 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
$98,858
Median home value
$448,400
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80022; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,586 | Compare → |
| Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Conservatory Green High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Northfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,066 | 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.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lester R Arnold High School is listed in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lester R Arnold High School
Lester R Arnold High School is a public high school in Commerce City, CO, part of School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, serving approximately 217 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lester R Arnold High School
What grades does Lester R Arnold High School serve?
Lester R Arnold High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lester R Arnold High School?
Lester R Arnold High School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester R Arnold High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester R Arnold High School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lester R Arnold High School rank in CO?
Lester R Arnold High School ranks #1,712 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lester R Arnold High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lester R Arnold High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Lester R Arnold High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lester R Arnold High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lester R Arnold High School a charter school?
No, Lester R Arnold High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lester R Arnold High School a Title I school?
No, Lester R Arnold High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lester R Arnold High School?
84.8% of students at Lester R Arnold High School 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 99.5%
- Phone
- (303) 289-2983
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80022)
- 59,556
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 80022; 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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