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#1800 of 1,815 schools in CO
The Stead School
School · School District 27j · Commerce City, CO
A School District 27j charter school serving grades 9th – 11th.
18251 HOMESTEAD TRAIL, Commerce City, CO 80022
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 61.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 19 schools in Commerce City.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Stead School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Prairie View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,805 | Compare → |
| Legacy Options High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Eagle Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #30 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Stead School is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Stead School
The Stead School is a public school in Commerce City, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 370 students in grades 9th-11th with a 61.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,800 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Stead School
What grades does The Stead School serve?
The Stead School serves students in grades 9th through 11th.
How many students attend The Stead School?
The Stead School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stead School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Stead School is 61.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Stead School rank in CO?
The Stead School ranks #1,800 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is The Stead School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Stead School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Stead School a charter school?
Yes, The Stead School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Stead School a Title I school?
No, The Stead School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Stead School?
30.3% of students at The Stead 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 61.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (303) 288-5536
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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