Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Conejos Alternative Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Conejos Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Conejos Alternative Program's student population of 26 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Conejos Alternative Program ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Conejos Alternative Program is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
23%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Conejos Alternative Program's ranking?
North Conejos Alternative Program is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Conejos Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of North Conejos Alternative Program is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Conejos Alternative Program?
26 students attend North Conejos Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North Conejos Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Conejos Alternative Program?
North Conejos Alternative Program has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Conejos Alternative Program offer ?
North Conejos Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Conejos Alternative Program part of?
North Conejos Alternative Program is part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j.
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