Jefferson County Open Secondary
Tel:
(303)982-7045
- Jefferson County Open Secondary serves 343 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Jefferson County Open Secondary's student population of 343 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 343 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson County Open Secondary's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson County Open Secondary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1185 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-49% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Jefferson County Open Secondary is Lighthouse Program (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson County Open Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Jefferson County Open Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 231 students
0.0 miles
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303)982-7045 0.0 PK-6 231 - Denver Lighthouse Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 14 students
0.1 miles
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303)232-4448 0.1 K-12 14 - Denver New America School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 281 students
0.1 miles
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303)894-3171 0.1 9-12 281 - Denver Molholm Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 503 students
1.1 miles
6000 West 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(303)982-6240 1.1 PK-6 503 - Denver South Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 518 students
1.1 miles
8425 West 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303)982-7325 1.1 K-6 518
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