Serving 97 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 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (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
Top Rankings
Florence Crittenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Florence Crittenton High School's student population of 97 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florence Crittenton High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. 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
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 10%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Florence Crittenton High School?
97 students attend Florence Crittenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Florence Crittenton High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Crittenton High School?
Florence Crittenton High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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