Serving 13 students in grades 6-12, Halcyon School (Special Education) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend Halcyon School (Special Education)?
13 students attend Halcyon School (Special Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Halcyon School (Special Education) students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halcyon School (Special Education)?
Halcyon School (Special Education) has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Halcyon School (Special Education) offer ?
Halcyon School (Special Education) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Halcyon School (Special Education) part of?
Halcyon School (Special Education) is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
School Calendar
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