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 216 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice's student population of 216 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 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 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1217 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-44%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)99.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice's ranking?
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice is ranked #1217 out of 1,748 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 40-44%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice?
216 students attend Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 11:1, 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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