Gilliam School serves 22 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilliam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gilliam School's student population of 22 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gilliam School is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
18%
4%
White
14%
52%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gilliam School often compared to?
Gilliam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountview Youth Service Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gilliam School?
22 students attend Gilliam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gilliam School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilliam School?
Gilliam School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilliam School offer ?
Gilliam School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Gilliam School part of?
Gilliam School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Gilliam School located?
Gilliam School is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Whittier.
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