Serving 641 students in grades 6-12, Colorado Springs Early Colleges ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Springs Early Colleges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Colorado Springs Early Colleges's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Springs Early Colleges ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Springs Early Colleges is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
58%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Springs Early Colleges's ranking?
Colorado Springs Early Colleges is ranked #189 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Springs Early Colleges?
The graduation rate of Colorado Springs Early Colleges is 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Colorado Springs Early Colleges?
641 students attend Colorado Springs Early Colleges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colorado Springs Early Colleges students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Springs Early Colleges?
Colorado Springs Early Colleges has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Springs Early Colleges offer ?
Colorado Springs Early Colleges offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Colorado Springs Early Colleges part of?
Colorado Springs Early Colleges is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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