Early College Of Arvada
Early College Of Arvada serves 284 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Early College Of Arvada's student population of 284 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College Of Arvada is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Early College Of Arvada is 0.51, 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
#1451 out of 1783 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
65%
34%
Black
2%
5%
White
26%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Spanish Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
TimberGriffin Theatre Company
Spanish Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
TimberGriffin Theatre Company
Source: 2020-2021 (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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