Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Career Education Center Early College 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Education Center Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Career Education Center Early College's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
467 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Career Education Center Early College 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 Career Education Center Early College is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
93%
36%

Black
2%
5%

White
3%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Education Center Early College's ranking?
Career Education Center Early College is ranked #1531 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Career Education Center Early College often compared to?
Career Education Center Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Education Center Early College?
The graduation rate of Career Education Center Early College is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Career Education Center Early College?
467 students attend Career Education Center Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Career Education Center Early College students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Education Center Early College?
Career Education Center Early College has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Education Center Early College offer ?
Career Education Center Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Education Center Early College part of?
Career Education Center Early College is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Career Education Center Early College located?
Career Education Center Early College is located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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