Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Florence Crittenton 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Crittenton High School's student population of 107 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Educate, prepare and empower teen mothers.'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florence Crittenton High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
37%
Black
9%
5%
White
8%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Florence Crittenton High School often compared to?
Florence Crittenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excel Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence Crittenton High School?
The graduation rate of Florence Crittenton High School is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Florence Crittenton High School?
107 students attend Florence Crittenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Florence Crittenton High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Crittenton High School?
Florence Crittenton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florence Crittenton High School offer ?
Florence Crittenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence Crittenton High School part of?
Florence Crittenton High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Florence Crittenton High School located?
Florence Crittenton High School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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