Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Legacy Options High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Options High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Legacy Options High School's student population of 132 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Legacy Options High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
33%
4%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Options High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy Options High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Legacy Options High School?
132 students attend Legacy Options High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Legacy Options High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Options High School?
Legacy Options High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Legacy Options High School offer ?
Legacy Options High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Legacy Options High School part of?
Legacy Options High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Options High School located?
Legacy Options High School is located in the Denver International Airport neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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