Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Early College Academy's student population of 318 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Academy is 0.54, 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
#309 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Academy's ranking?
Early College Academy is ranked #309 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Early College Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
318 students attend Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Early College Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Early College Academy offer ?
Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College Academy part of?
Early College Academy is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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