Serving 222 students in grades 9-12, Life Skills Center Of Denver 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
18%
4%
White
7%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)6-9%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Denver?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Denver is 6-9%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 76%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center Of Denver?
222 students attend Life Skills Center Of Denver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Life Skills Center Of Denver students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center Of Denver?
Life Skills Center Of Denver has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center Of Denver offer ?
Life Skills Center Of Denver offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Of Denver part of?
Life Skills Center Of Denver is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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