Brady Exploration School

5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Brady Exploration School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brady Exploration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brady Exploration School's student population of 304 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Brady Exploration School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brady Exploration School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brady Exploration School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brady Exploration School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brady Exploration School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brady Exploration School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
54%
35%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
40%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brady Exploration School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Brady Exploration School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
10-14%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brady Exploration School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brady Exploration School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brady Exploration School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brady Exploration School's ranking?
Brady Exploration School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Brady Exploration School often compared to?
Brady Exploration Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colorado High School Charter, Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brady Exploration School?
The graduation rate of Brady Exploration School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brady Exploration School?
304 students attend Brady Exploration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brady Exploration School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brady Exploration School?
Brady Exploration School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brady Exploration School offer ?
Brady Exploration School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brady Exploration School part of?
Brady Exploration School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Brady Exploration School located?
Brady Exploration School is located in the South Alameda neighborhood of Denver, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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