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Early College of Arvada

Public, Charter Grades

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.

187

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003-6916

(303) 935-5473

District: State Charter School Institute

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.6%

White:

24.1%

Asian:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 36th percentile in 2019 → 23rd in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (29% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Colorado average (74% vs 84%)

!Dropout rate above the Colorado average (9% vs 2%)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school29%

District avg47%

Colorado avg47%

Not ranked this year

Early College of Arvada did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

50^th of 115State Charter School Institute among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	11.0	419 of 458	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.4	374 of 418	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.6	388 of 424	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	11.6	375 of 400	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	15.2	392 of 436	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	19.2	389 of 461	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.9	374 of 454	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.0	348 of 425	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	20.5	350 of 422	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	8.1	335 of 352	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	14.1	205 of 220	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	18.6	279 of 343	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	22.5	267 of 349	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.8	285 of 349	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.9	193 of 210	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	33.4	264 of 411	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.3	268 of 388	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	18.6	205 of 256	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.1	175 of 292	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.5	254 of 369	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.0	213 of 349	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.2	153 of 334	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.3	175 of 337	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.6	139 of 327	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	27.1	186 of 254	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.4	234 of 257	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.7	192 of 239	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	21.1	157 of 199	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.4	118 of 198	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	13.3	186 of 205	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.7	156 of 181	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	21.2	168 of 203	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	20.5	200 of 252	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.5	205 of 253	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.9	169 of 240	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2019)19th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2019)7th percentile~ school

Female (2019)5th percentile-4 vs school

High school

Female (2023)27th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2024)21st percentile~ school

Male (2023)21st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)17th percentile

By subject vs Colorado (2023-2024) ?

Reading and Writing41%-17 vs state

English Language Arts13%-31 vs state

Mathematics12%-19 vs state

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What people are saying

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College of Arvada

What district is Early College of Arvada in?

State Charter School Institute

How many students attend Early College of Arvada?

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Early College of Arvada.

What is the racial makeup of Early College of Arvada?

Students at Early College of Arvada are 71% Hispanic, 24% White, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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