Flagler Public School

Flagler Public School is an alternative public school in Flagler, Colorado, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 175 students. As an alternative school, Flagler Public School likely caters to students who may have faced challenges in a traditional school setting and requires a more specialized educational approach.

Flagler Public School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 80% to 84.2% over the past few years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 1.3% to 2.2%. However, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 22.2% to 27.7% in recent years, which may be impacting its overall academic performance. The school's test scores are generally higher than the state averages in English Language Arts and Science, but lower in Mathematics, indicating a focus on language arts and science instruction. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.53% in 2021-2022 to 52.57% in 2023-2024, suggesting that the student population is facing economic challenges.

Interestingly, the nearby High-Plains School District R-23, which is also an alternative school, has similar graduation and dropout rates to Flagler Public School, but lower test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This comparison highlights the unique challenges and strengths of alternative schools in the region. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and improving math instruction could be crucial focus areas for Flagler Public School as it continues to serve its specialized student population within the Arriba-Flagler Consolidated School District No. 20.