Lester R Arnold High School

6500 East 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Lester R Arnold High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lester R Arnold High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Lester R Arnold High School's student population of 175 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Lester R Arnold High 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 Lester R Arnold High School is 0.27, 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)
#1710 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lester R Arnold High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lester R Arnold High 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.
≤10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lester R Arnold High 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)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lester R Arnold High 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lester R Arnold High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lester R Arnold High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lester R Arnold High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lester R Arnold High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lester R Arnold High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lester R Arnold High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lester R Arnold High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Lester R Arnold High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
25-29%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lester R Arnold High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lester R Arnold High 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
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lester R Arnold High 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 Lester R Arnold High School's ranking?
Lester R Arnold High School is ranked #1710 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lester R Arnold High School often compared to?
Lester R Arnold High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lester R Arnold High School?
The graduation rate of Lester R Arnold High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lester R Arnold High School?
175 students attend Lester R Arnold High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lester R Arnold High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester R Arnold High School?
Lester R Arnold High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lester R Arnold High School offer ?
Lester R Arnold High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lester R Arnold High School part of?
Lester R Arnold High School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.

School Reviews

5   7/30/2013
I love the whole concept of this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - beckb
5   9/26/2007
The best school i have ever went to!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bbbl

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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