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#897 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 49% in state
Northeast Early College
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11200 E 45TH AVE, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northeast Early College score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northeast Early College 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dsst: Elevate Northeast High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–11 | 0.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Montbello High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,095 | Compare → |
| Aurora Science & Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 1.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Cedar WoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 26 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #115 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northeast Early College is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Early College
Northeast Early College is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 572 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Early College
What grades does Northeast Early College serve?
Northeast Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northeast Early College?
Northeast Early College has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Early College is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Early College rank in CO?
Northeast Early College ranks #897 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Northeast Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Northeast Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Early College has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Northeast Early College a charter school?
No, Northeast Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Early College a Title I school?
No, Northeast Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Early College?
83.9% of students at Northeast Early College 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
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (720) 424-2450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
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 80239; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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