Serving 390 students in grades 6-12, Noel Community Arts School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-74%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)77.2%
37.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Noel Community Arts School?
The graduation rate of Noel Community Arts School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Noel Community Arts School?
390 students attend Noel Community Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Noel Community Arts School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noel Community Arts School?
Noel Community Arts School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Noel Community Arts School offer ?
Noel Community Arts School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Noel Community Arts School part of?
Noel Community Arts School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Noel Community Arts School located?
Noel Community Arts School is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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