Is Early College of Arvada a good school?

Early College of Arvada ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Early College of Arvada?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Early College of Arvada.

What is the racial makeup of Early College of Arvada?

Students at Early College of Arvada are 68% Hispanic, 25% White, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

Early College of Arvada

Summary:

Early College of Arvada is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Arvada, Colorado, with a student population of 208 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's racial makeup is predominantly Hispanic (68.27%), followed by White (24.52%), Asian (4.81%), and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Despite its unique early college model, Early College of Arvada consistently underperforms compared to the state and its charter school district (State Charter School Institute) on standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 35% for the district and 31% for the state. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between the 193rd and 285th out of 349 Colorado high schools in recent years, and has received 1 or 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School and Colorado Preparatory Academy High School, Early College of Arvada performs significantly worse on academic measures. The school's high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students may contribute to its academic struggles, but other nearby schools with similar demographic profiles, such as North High School and Arvada High School, outperform Early College of Arvada, suggesting that the school's challenges go beyond just its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003-6916

(303) 935-5473

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,478

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.3%

White:

24.5%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.8%

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Compare Details Early College of Arvada is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.96. (See more...)

Compare Details Early College of Arvada ranks worse than 76.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked high schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Early College of Arvada who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College of Arvada is $15,478, which is the 4^th highest among 9 high schools in the State Charter School Institute District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Early College of Arvada was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Early College of Arvada 267^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Early College of Arvada in the ranking list.)

State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2011	20.51	350^th	422	17.1%
2012	21.03	348^th	425	18.1%
2013	20.88	374^th	454	17.6%
2014	19.20	389^th	461	15.6%
2015	15.22	392^nd	436	10.1%
2016	11.57	375^th	400	6.3%
2017	12.58	388^th	424	8.5%
2018	13.44	374^th	418	10.5%
2019	10.96	419^th	458	8.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.07	335^th	352	4.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.65	279^th	343	18.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.13	205^th	220	6.8%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	61.57	139^th	327	57.5%
2011	53.33	175^th	337	48.1%
2012	58.19	153^rd	334	54.2%
2013	44.05	213^th	349	39.0%
2014	34.47	254^th	369	31.2%
2015	35.09	175^th	292	40.1%
2017	18.58	205^th	256	19.9%
2018	27.31	268^th	388	30.9%
2019	33.37	264^th	411	35.8%
2021	6.93	193^rd	210	8.1%
2023	17.82	285^th	349	18.3%
2024	22.51	267^th	349	23.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.24	168^th	203	17.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	17.68	192^nd	239	19.7%
2022	8.35	234^th	257	8.9%
2023	27.05	186^th	254	26.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	25.94	169^th	240	29.6%
2022	17.53	205^th	253	19.0%
2023	20.48	200^th	252	20.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Early College of Arvada

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	17.71	156^th	181	13.8%
2022	13.32	186^th	205	9.3%
2023	36.45	118^th	198	40.4%
2024	21.06	157^th	199	21.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Going to ECA for all of my high school years was a great change and alternative from home schooling I was doing for middle school . ECA was a nice environment and most of the staff really care and are willing to help you. The small class sizes allow you to have more one on one help with a teacher if you needed it. However, you do need to put effort into the school work if you expect to get good grades. Since this school is a college prep school, it is important to be serious about your studies. Some people I have known didn't take school seriously and didn't even work half "you know what" so they opted for another school. It is not super difficult to get good grades here ,though, as long as you are willing to pay attention to lectures ,do your homework, and ask for help when you need it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Early College of Arvada

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	41	1	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	64
2010	65	4	1	28	3	n/a	n/a	101
2011	120	6	2	59	4	0	0	191
2012	132	8	8	77	4	0	2	231
2013	116	7	6	89	4	0	4	226
2014	136	8	9	119	2	0	5	279
2015	122	6	15	136	4	0	3	286
2016	125	5	29	176	2	0	4	341
2017	112	2	29	203	2	0	3	351
2018	97	0	29	212	3	0	2	343
2019	109	2	24	221	1	1	2	360
2020	86	5	25	216	1	0	2	335
2021	75	4	18	183	1	2	1	284
2022	61	2	14	170	0	3	1	251
2023	51	3	10	142	0	2	0	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College of Arvada

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	64	3.8	16.8	34.4
2010	101	4.2	23.6	45.5
2011	191	9.6	19.7	38.7
2012	231	14.1	16.3	39.4
2013	226	11.0	20.4	25.7
2014	279	15.5	17.9	44.8
2015	286	15.0	19.0	51.4
2016	341	15.0	22.7	44.6
2017	351	21.2	16.5	53.8
2018	343	22.2	15.4	51
2019	360	18.7	19.1	56.7
2020	335	21.3	15.6	54.3
2021	284	17.3	16.4	58.5
2022	251	16.7	14.9	56.6
2023	208	12.8	16.1	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Early College of Arvada

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	64	3.8	16.8	34.4
2010	101	4.2	23.6	45.5
2011	191	9.6	19.7	38.7
2012	231	14.1	16.3	39.4
2013	226	11.0	20.4	25.7
2014	279	15.5	17.9	44.8
2015	286	15.0	19.0	51.4
2016	341	15.0	22.7	44.6
2017	351	21.2	16.5	53.8
2018	343	22.2	15.4	51
2019	360	18.7	19.1	56.7
2020	335	21.3	15.6	54.3
2021	284	17.3	16.4	58.5
2022	251	16.7	14.9	56.6
2023	208	12.8	16.1	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College of Arvada

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,393
2020	$9,867
2021	$10,762
2022	$14,725
2023	$15,478

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College of Arvada

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 264^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 285^th of 349 High schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Early College of Arvada)	9.6	24	14.4%
8th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)	28.5	31	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Early College of Arvada)	20.8	28	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	47	41.8	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Early College of Arvada)	24.4	22.9	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.6	41.6	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Early College of Arvada)	8.5	12.5	4%
All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)	29.9	28.5	1.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	360	208	42.2%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	24	10	58.3%
Hispanic	221	142	35.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	109	51	53.2%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	68.8%	12.1%

Schools Near Early College of Arvada

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Early College of Arvada	Public, Charter	6-12	4905 West 60th Avenue	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 935-5473	208	13	16.1	68.8%	51 (24.5%)	3 (1.4%)	142 (68.3%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	267^th of 349 public high schools	23.5%		17.8	285^th of 349 public high schools	18.3%	18	52.0	10.0	50.0	28.0	41.0	12.0				12.9			$15,478
Westminster High School	Public	9-12	6933 Raleigh St	Westminster	80030	Adams County	Westminster Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(303) 657-3980	2,021	104	19.4	78.6%	214 (10.6%)	41 (2.0%)	1,628 (80.6%)	76 (3.8%)	9 (0.4%)	14 (0.7%)	39 (1.9%)	11	312^th of 349 public high schools	10.6%		14.1	301^st of 349 public high schools	13.8%	11	40.0				27.0							9.1	$17,160
Hidden Lake Secondary	Public	6-12	7300 Lowell Boulevard	Westminster	80030	Adams County	Westminster Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(303) 428-2600	398	19	20.9	77.9%	67 (16.8%)	5 (1.3%)	302 (75.9%)	7 (1.8%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	4.3	343^rd of 349 public high schools	1.7%		3.7	340^th of 349 public high schools	2.6%	3	20.0				16.0							4.3	$16,994
Arvada High School	Public	9-12	7951 West 65th Avenue	Arvada	80004	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-0162	705	40	17.6	75.3%	222 (31.5%)	24 (3.4%)	411 (58.3%)	14 (2.0%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.5%)	13.2	305^th of 349 public high schools	12.6%		13.9	302^nd of 349 public high schools	13.5%	3	48.0	11.0	42.0	12.0	34.0	5.0						10.5	$15,717
Denver Online	Public	6-12	451 S. Tejon St.	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-8281	799	56	14.3	64.8%	152 (19.0%)	144 (18.0%)	404 (50.6%)	23 (2.9%)	12 (1.5%)	5 (0.6%)	59 (7.4%)	28.8	240^th of 349 public high schools	31.2%		17.5	286^th of 349 public high schools	18.1%	46	66.0	21.0	51.0	11.0	53.0	12.0	12.5	11.5	12.5	12.2	5.0	13.3	$17,199
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	4250 Shoshone Street	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2600	187	13	14.2	55.6%	44 (23.5%)	6 (3.2%)	124 (66.3%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.8%)	54.3	144^th of 349 public high schools	58.7%		36.5	213^th of 349 public high schools	39.0%	69					55.0	30.0			50.0	40.0		37.5	$19,317
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100	Westminster	80031	Adams County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	Yes	No	(720) 381-2047	810	30	27.3		421 (52.0%)	55 (6.8%)	254 (31.4%)	13 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.7%)	52	155^th of 349 public high schools	55.6%		33.6	218^th of 349 public high schools	37.5%	63	77.0	28.0	71.0	19.0	65.0	23.0						38.3	$9,988
Pikes Peak Online School	Public, Virtual	9-12	8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100	Westminster	80031	Adams County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	Yes	No	(720) 370-7767	372	20	18.8		191 (51.3%)	17 (4.6%)	127 (34.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (8.1%)								(n/a)													$9,693
North High School	Public	9-12	2960 North Speer Boulevard	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-2700	1,637	100	16.4	64.4%	353 (21.6%)	92 (5.6%)	1,089 (66.5%)	21 (1.3%)	18 (1.1%)	7 (0.4%)	57 (3.5%)	21.1	276^th of 349 public high schools	20.9%		23.7	262^nd of 349 public high schools	24.9%	14	47.0	19.0	46.0	23.0	41.0	16.0						14.8	$17,903
North High School Engagement Center	Public	9-12	2960 Speer Blvd	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-2700	95	9	11.1	75.8%	5 (5.3%)	8 (8.4%)	81 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$20,222

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