Brady Exploration School

5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
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Top 30%
Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, Brady Exploration School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 11% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brady Exploration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Brady Exploration School's student population of 212 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Brady Exploration School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brady Exploration School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
33%
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<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
52%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
42%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Brady Exploration School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brady Exploration School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brady Exploration School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brady Exploration School's ranking?
Brady Exploration School is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Brady Exploration School often compared to?
Brady Exploration Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colorado High School Charter, Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice by visitors of our site.
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 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brady Exploration School?
The graduation rate of Brady Exploration School is 11%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Brady Exploration School?
212 students attend Brady Exploration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brady Exploration School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brady Exploration School?
Brady Exploration School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brady Exploration School offer ?
Brady Exploration School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brady Exploration School part of?
Brady Exploration School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Brady Exploration School located?
Brady Exploration School is located in the South Alameda neighborhood of Denver, CO.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School for Teachers
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break (No School)
October 17, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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