Jefferson County Open Secondary

Summary:

Jefferson County Open Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Lakewood, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 317 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Jefferson County Open Secondary has consistently ranked in the top half of Colorado high schools, with strong academic performance on standardized tests like CMAS and SAT, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading/Writing. The school serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, Jefferson County Open Secondary has a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools like Alameda International Junior/Senior High School and Wheat Ridge High School.

While the student population at Jefferson County Open Secondary is predominantly White, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average. This diversity could be an asset, providing opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. However, the school's low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may also indicate a lack of diversity and representation from underserved communities, which the school may need to address to ensure all students have access to the high-quality education it provides.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 7655 West 10th Avenue
       Lakewood, CO  80214-4101


(303) 982-7045

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,935 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson County Open Secondary ranks better than 65.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jefferson County Open Secondary ranks better than 55% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 15th among 24 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jefferson County Open Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (15.7%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson County Open Secondary is 14.7, which is the 6th best among 24 high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson County Open Secondary is $15,935, which is the 8th highest among 24 high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson County Open Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Open Secondary 167th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Jefferson County Open Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Open Secondary 157th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Jefferson County Open Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson County Open Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 24.85 291st 360 19.2%
2008 16.70 317th 362 12.4%
2009 16.88 328th 377 13.0%
2010 18.47 351st 409 14.2%
2011 42.43 264th 422 37.4%
2012 29.97 313th 425 26.4%
2013 39.97 288th 454 36.6%
2014 32.85 324th 461 29.7%
2015 17.53 375th 436 14.0%
2016 26.62 289th 400 27.8%
2017 31.77 281st 424 33.7%
2018 54.63 163rd 418 61.0%
2019 50.93 202nd 458 55.9%
2021 29.70 263rd 369 28.7%
2022 45.70 220th 448 50.9%
2023 59.91 151st 480 68.5%
2024 57.91 167th 485 65.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.00 190th 254 25.2%
2023 41.91 193rd 363 46.8%
2024 61.32 118th 350 66.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.29 201st 249 19.3%
2023 64.30 102nd 356 71.3%
2024 55.79 127th 357 64.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.34 184th 286 35.7%
2024 45.79 138th 273 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jefferson County Open Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.73 221st 279 20.8%
2005 26.45 218th 280 22.1%
2006 34.17 206th 286 28.0%
2007 35.00 204th 298 31.5%
2008 20.60 244th 301 18.9%
2009 31.95 225th 310 27.4%
2010 37.45 222nd 327 32.1%
2011 44.93 201st 337 40.4%
2012 51.23 180th 334 46.1%
2013 44.69 212th 349 39.3%
2014 53.75 173rd 369 53.1%
2015 50.73 103rd 292 64.7%
2016 28.40 172nd 255 32.5%
2017 35.63 139th 256 45.7%
2018 46.97 190th 388 51.0%
2019 39.28 231st 411 43.8%
2021 58.20 82nd 210 61.0%
2022 70.58 64th 221 71.0%
2023 54.40 143rd 349 59.0%
2024 51.87 157th 349 55.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.86 35th 203 82.8%
2024 88.82 14th 211 93.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.83 125th 239 47.7%
2022 49.62 127th 257 50.6%
2023 44.42 139th 254 45.3%
2024 57.46 108th 257 58.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.08 98th 240 59.2%
2022 59.00 97th 253 61.7%
2023 59.02 100th 252 60.3%
2024 55.49 102nd 256 60.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Jefferson County Open Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.53 153rd 225 32.0%
2022 39.81 129th 228 43.4%
2023 39.80 138th 234 41.0%
2024 65.16 84th 229 63.3%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson County Open Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 0 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1989 210 3 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1990 542 7 5 24 8 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 581 6 4 25 6 n/a n/a 0 622
1992 221 1 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 219 1 5 12 6 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 244 0 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 251 2 4 14 6 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 251 2 4 14 6 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 246 2 4 12 6 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 246 2 4 12 5 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 249 3 7 13 4 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 248 4 2 19 4 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 243 4 4 17 2 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 223 7 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 223 7 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 218 7 2 20 5 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 214 6 2 25 7 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 224 4 3 21 9 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 293 6 6 30 11 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 291 7 5 42 10 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 290 5 7 36 11 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 270 6 7 38 9 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 257 5 4 45 7 1 21 0 340
2012 260 6 2 44 5 1 11 0 329
2013 244 4 3 50 5 0 11 0 317
2014 254 4 4 34 3 0 10 0 309
2015 261 5 5 42 6 0 7 0 326
2016 250 5 3 46 7 0 8 0 319
2017 269 4 3 52 4 0 11 0 343
2018 251 4 2 50 4 0 7 0 318
2019 255 4 1 41 2 1 9 0 313
2020 252 3 4 43 2 1 13 0 318
2021 243 2 3 48 1 1 18 0 316
2022 238 2 4 51 1 0 19 0 315
2023 241 3 3 49 1 1 19 0 317
2024 242 2 2 51 1 1 25 0 324

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 Jefferson County Open Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 12.2 19.4 n/a
1989 225 13.3 16.9 4
1990 586 28.5 20.5 9.2
1991 622 16.1 38.6 8.2
1992 238 16.1 14.7 18.9
1993 243 5.6 43.4 6.6
1994 267 18.0 14.8 6.7
1995 277 8.1 34.4 5.8
1996 277 8.1 34.4 5.8
1997 270 10.0 27.0 5.6
1998 269 8.2 32.8 4.5
1999 276 29.0 9.5 12.7
2000 277 27.5 10.1 11.6
2001 270 16.5 16.4 13
2002 251 14.9 16.8 11.2
2003 251 14.9 16.8 11.2
2004 252 15.8 15.9 16.7
2005 254 11.8 21.5 18.5
2006 261 13.1 19.9 24.5
2007 346 20.8 16.6 30.1
2008 355 22.0 16.1 32.1
2009 349 21.2 16.5 32.1
2010 330 22.0 15.0 33
2011 340 22.4 15.1 32.9
2012 329 21.8 15.0 39.8
2013 317 24.4 12.9 41.6
2014 309 24.6 12.5 39.2
2015 326 23.0 14.1 29.8
2016 319 22.0 14.5 30.1
2017 343 22.5 15.2 32.1
2018 318 21.0 15.1 28
2019 313 21.1 14.7 24.6
2020 318 20.6 15.3 27
2021 316 20.0 15.8 n/a
2022 315 20.5 15.3 n/a
2023 317 21.0 15.0 n/a
2024 324 22.0 14.7 n/a

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 Jefferson County Open Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 12.2 19.4 n/a
1989 225 13.3 16.9 4
1990 586 28.5 20.5 9.2
1991 622 16.1 38.6 8.2
1992 238 16.1 14.7 18.9
1993 243 5.6 43.4 6.6
1994 267 18.0 14.8 6.7
1995 277 8.1 34.4 5.8
1996 277 8.1 34.4 5.8
1997 270 10.0 27.0 5.6
1998 269 8.2 32.8 4.5
1999 276 29.0 9.5 12.7
2000 277 27.5 10.1 11.6
2001 270 16.5 16.4 13
2002 251 14.9 16.8 11.2
2003 251 14.9 16.8 11.2
2004 252 15.8 15.9 16.7
2005 254 11.8 21.5 18.5
2006 261 13.1 19.9 24.5
2007 346 20.8 16.6 30.1
2008 355 22.0 16.1 32.1
2009 349 21.2 16.5 32.1
2010 330 22.0 15.0 33
2011 340 22.4 15.1 32.9
2012 329 21.8 15.0 39.8
2013 317 24.4 12.9 41.6
2014 309 24.6 12.5 39.2
2015 326 23.0 14.1 29.8
2016 319 22.0 14.5 30.1
2017 343 22.5 15.2 32.1
2018 318 21.0 15.1 28
2019 313 21.1 14.7 24.6
2020 318 20.6 15.3 27
2021 316 20.0 15.8 n/a
2022 315 20.5 15.3 n/a
2023 317 21.0 15.0 n/a
2024 324 22.0 14.7 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson County Open Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,158
2020 $21,227
2021 $20,821
2022 $22,508
2023 $15,935

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson County Open Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 151st of 480 Middle schools
 12.6%
Ranks 231st of 411 High schoolsRanks 143rd of 349 High schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Open Secondary)45.546.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.949.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Jefferson County Open Secondary)42.230.6
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.630.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Jefferson County Open Secondary)1531.8
 16.8%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.137.1
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Open Secondary)6560.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Jefferson County Open Secondary)29.338.3
 9%
   8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)42.139
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County Open Secondary)54.853.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County Open Secondary)3634.4
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313317
 1.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic4149
 19.5%
Pacific Islander11
White255241
 5.5%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%


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Students at Jefferson County Open Secondary are 75% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Jefferson County Open Secondary.

Jefferson County Open Secondary ranks 157th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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