Mapleton Early Career Preparation

8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Mapleton Early Career Preparation 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mapleton Early Career Preparation's student population of 302 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1258 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
32%
35-39%
45%
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
86%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mapleton Early Career Preparation's ranking?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation is ranked #1258 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
The graduation rate of Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
302 students attend Mapleton Early Career Preparation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mapleton Early Career Preparation students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mapleton Early Career Preparation offer ?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mapleton Early Career Preparation part of?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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