Early College Academy serves 298 students in grades 9-12.
Early College Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Early College Academy's student population of 298 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Early College Academy is 0.54, 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
#104 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
34%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #104 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
298 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Early College Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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