The Bijou School

Summary:

The Bijou School is a public high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 141 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which is ranked 66 out of 116 districts in the state.

The Bijou School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significantly below-average academic performance compared to other schools in the state. The school has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic (36.17%) and African American (7.8%) students, and a high poverty rate, with 67.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The Bijou School's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across various assessments, such as only 7.1% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to 17.3% in the district and 24.8% statewide.

In comparison, nearby schools like Odyssey Early College and Career Options, CIVA Charter Academy, and Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs have higher rankings, test scores, and lower poverty rates, suggesting that the challenges faced by The Bijou School are not necessarily shared by all schools in the area. These findings present an opportunity for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of The Bijou School's diverse student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2115 Afton Way
       Colorado Springs, CO  80909-1999


(719) 328-7900

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,861 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.8%
Hispanic:
36.2%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Bijou School ranks worse than 96% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The Bijou School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details The Bijou School has the largest high school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Bijou School is $16,861, which is the 3rd highest among 9 high schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.
Schooldigger Rankings:

The Bijou School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks The Bijou School 335th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See The Bijou School in the ranking list.)

Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Bijou School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.53 246th 279 11.8%
2005 13.89 247th 280 11.8%
2006 15.29 247th 286 13.6%
2007 12.28 262nd 298 12.1%
2008 19.52 248th 301 17.6%
2009 13.03 272nd 310 12.3%
2011 19.77 273rd 337 19.0%
2012 17.64 271st 334 18.9%
2013 17.07 289th 349 17.2%
2014 15.89 306th 369 17.1%
2018 9.97 340th 388 12.4%
2019 13.45 343rd 411 16.5%
2023 5.45 335th 349 4.0%
2024 5.72 335th 349 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

The Bijou School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Open Quote I LOVE this school!! Both of my sons excelled at Bijou and knew the faculty cared about them!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Bijou School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 115 3 0 30 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2003 115 3 0 30 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2004 111 6 0 31 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 117 4 0 23 5 n/a n/a 0 149
2006 105 3 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 120 4 1 21 6 n/a n/a 0 152
2008 96 6 2 23 4 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 91 5 2 30 6 n/a n/a 0 134
2010 100 5 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2011 72 2 1 25 2 0 8 0 110
2012 70 3 0 20 2 0 9 0 104
2013 65 6 0 23 4 0 6 0 104
2014 59 5 2 46 0 0 11 0 123
2015 60 5 0 38 5 0 14 0 122
2016 73 5 0 23 2 1 15 0 119
2017 72 12 0 34 3 1 15 0 137
2018 81 4 0 30 2 0 14 0 131
2019 75 5 0 42 0 1 14 0 137
2020 83 6 0 40 0 1 22 0 152
2021 69 12 0 43 0 0 12 0 136
2022 64 13 0 41 0 0 10 0 128
2023 66 11 1 51 0 0 12 0 141

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 The Bijou School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 151 10.5 14.4 13.9
2003 151 10.5 14.4 13.9
2004 151 11.2 13.5 25.2
2005 149 11.3 13.2 30.2
2006 135 11.4 11.8 32.6
2007 152 11.0 13.8 29.6
2008 131 11.0 11.9 43.5
2009 134 11.5 11.7 50
2010 135 10.5 12.8 54.8
2011 110 10.3 10.6 54.5
2012 104 8.8 11.8 51.9
2013 104 8.0 13.0 55.8
2014 123 9.2 13.3 61.8
2015 122 9.0 13.5 63.1
2016 119 8.0 14.8 62.2
2017 137 7.5 18.2 67.2
2018 131 7.5 17.4 61.8
2019 137 8.0 17.1 54
2020 152 8.0 19.0 62.5
2021 136 7.0 19.4 55.1
2022 128 7.3 17.5 n/a
2023 141 8.8 16.0 67.4

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 The Bijou School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 151 10.5 14.4 13.9
2003 151 10.5 14.4 13.9
2004 151 11.2 13.5 25.2
2005 149 11.3 13.2 30.2
2006 135 11.4 11.8 32.6
2007 152 11.0 13.8 29.6
2008 131 11.0 11.9 43.5
2009 134 11.5 11.7 50
2010 135 10.5 12.8 54.8
2011 110 10.3 10.6 54.5
2012 104 8.8 11.8 51.9
2013 104 8.0 13.0 55.8
2014 123 9.2 13.3 61.8
2015 122 9.0 13.5 63.1
2016 119 8.0 14.8 62.2
2017 137 7.5 18.2 67.2
2018 131 7.5 17.4 61.8
2019 137 8.0 17.1 54
2020 152 8.0 19.0 62.5
2021 136 7.0 19.4 55.1
2022 128 7.3 17.5 n/a
2023 141 8.8 16.0 67.4

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 The Bijou School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,551
2020 $12,357
2021 $13,522
2022 $15,937
2023 $16,861

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Bijou School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 411 High schoolsRanks 335th of 349 High schools
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students137141
 2.9%
African American511
 120%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic4251
 21.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7566
 12%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54%67.4%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bijou School

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended The Bijou School.

The Bijou School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Colorado high schools.

Students at The Bijou School are 47% White, 36% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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