Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)

450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Empower Community High School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Empower Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1552 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
32%
20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empower Community High School's ranking?
Empower Community High School is ranked #1552 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Empower Community High School?
214 students attend Empower Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Empower Community High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empower Community High School?
Empower Community High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Empower Community High School offer ?
Empower Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empower Community High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Empower Community High School located?
Empower Community High School is located in the Centre Pointe neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Centre Pointe.

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