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#177 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 10% in state

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School

High School · Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 · Windsor, CO

A Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 charter high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

810 AUTOMATION DRIVE, Windsor, CO 80550

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$11,404
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average567/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), 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

$121,487

Median home value

$538,900

Median rent

$1,791/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Windsor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.7 mi1,105Compare →
Severance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.0 mi880Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$11,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is listed in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is a public high school in Windsor, CO, part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4, serving approximately 413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School

What grades does Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School serve?

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School rank in CO?

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School ranks #177 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School a charter school?

Yes, Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School a Title I school?

No, Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?

12.8% of students at Windsor Charter Academy Early College 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
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 80550)
44,224
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
37.6
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 80550; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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