Lester R Arnold High School
Tel:
(303)289-2983
- Lester R Arnold High School serves 239 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Lester R Arnold High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lester R Arnold High School's student population of 239 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lester R Arnold High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lester R Arnold High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-44% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lester R Arnold High School is Adams City High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adams City Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hanson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce City Hanson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
0.4 miles
7133 East 73rd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)853-5800 0.4 PK-5 416 - Commerce City Adams City High School Grades: 9-12 | 1799 students
0.5 miles
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)289-3111 0.5 9-12 1799 - Commerce City Kemp Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 569 students
0.5 miles
6775 Oneida Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)288-6633 0.5 PK-5 569 - Commerce City Monaco Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
0.6 miles
7631 Monaco Boulevard
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)287-0307 0.6 K-5 449 - Commerce City Community Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
0.8 miles
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303)288-2711 0.8 PK-5 549
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