Early College Of Arvada
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(303) 935-5473
Early College Of Arvada serves 343 students in grades 6-12.
Early College Of Arvada placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Early College Of Arvada's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 343 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Early College Of Arvada is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Early College Of Arvada is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1437 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 28% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | State Charter School Institute School District | |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Spanish Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: TimberGriffin Theatre Company |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- The Early College of Arvada first opened in 2008. Over the past 10years, we`ve developed a reputation of successfully preparing students for their futures. Our partnerships with University Colorado Denver and Front Range Community College has grown exponentially over the past years and has proven to be a successful pathway to earning college credits prior to high school graduation. With the support of local postsecondary institutions and our community we pride ourselves on preparing our students for a bright, successful future.
- ECA has a robust curriculum helping students accelerate into their chosen career path. Our middle school prepares students for the responsibilities and rigor required to successfully launch into college courses during their high school years thereby earning not only their high school diploma but free college credits and graduating high school with an associates degree or other postsecondary credential or at least sixty credits toward the completion of a postsecondary credential. Our mission is to open pathways to opportunities for students and families. Our safe, inclusive environment provides a fun learning atmosphere built on a foundation of mutual trust and respect.
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Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Early College Of Arvada is Westminster High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln Charter Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tennyson Knolls Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arvada Tennyson Knolls Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 378 students10
0.5 miles
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090 0.5 PK-5 378 - Westminster Westminster High School Math: 10% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,376 students10
1.1 miles
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980 1.1 9-12 2,376 - Arvada Swanson Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 339 students10
1.2 miles
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891 1.2 PK-6 339 - Denver Josephine Hodgkins Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 638 students10
1.3 miles
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121 1.3 PK-5 638 - Arvada Secrest Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 364 students10
1.3 miles
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760 1.3 PK-6 364
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