Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is an alternative public high school in Englewood, Colorado, United States, a suburb of Denver. CFAHS serves students who prefer to attend an alternative program with a flexible start and end time. Graduates receive a certified high school diploma by completing 23 credit hours.
Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice's student population of 223 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Black, Purple
School Rankings
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice's ranking?
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice is ranked #1111 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice often compared to?
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choiceis often viewed alongside schools like Brady Exploration School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice?
The graduation rate of Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice is 30-34%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice?
223 students attend Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice?
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice offer ?
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice part of?
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice is part of Englewood School District No. 1 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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