Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)

Life Skills Center Of Denver serves 222 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
≤10%
56%
(11-12)
20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(11-12)
6-9%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Denver?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Denver is 6-9%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 76%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center Of Denver?
222 students attend Life Skills Center Of Denver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Life Skills Center Of Denver students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center Of Denver?
Life Skills Center Of Denver has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center Of Denver offer ?
Life Skills Center Of Denver offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Of Denver part of?
Life Skills Center Of Denver is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.

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