High Schools in School District 27J


Summary:

School District 27J in Colorado is home to 6 high schools serving grades 9-12, with a mix of traditional public, public charter, and alternative schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance among these schools, with Eagle Ridge Academy consistently outperforming the district and state averages on various measures, while other schools struggle to meet benchmarks.

Eagle Ridge Academy, a public charter high school, stands out with the highest proficiency rates in CMAS Science, SAT Reading/Writing, and SAT Math, as well as the highest 4-year graduation rate at 84.2% and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 27.7%. In contrast, 27J Online Academy and Innovations & Options lag behind the district and state averages on test scores. Riverdale Ridge High School shows promising results, ranking 234th out of 328 Colorado high schools, the highest among the schools in the data set.

The data also reveals that all schools in School District 27J have a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%, matching the district average, and a dropout rate of 1.9%, also on par with the district. However, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies significantly, from 39.05% at Eagle Ridge Academy to 52.13% at Prairie View High School, indicating potential equity concerns within the district.

District Detail

 18551 East 160th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601-3295

 (303) 655-2900

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 115 Colorado districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 24,044

Primary Schools: 18
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 2
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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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