Serving 40 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Colorado Eschool ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Colorado Eschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Colorado Eschool's student population of 40 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Colorado Eschool 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
2%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southwest Colorado Eschool often compared to?
Southwest Colorado Eschoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Colorado Eschool?
The graduation rate of Southwest Colorado Eschool is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Southwest Colorado Eschool?
40 students attend Southwest Colorado Eschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Southwest Colorado Eschool students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Colorado Eschool?
Southwest Colorado Eschool has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwest Colorado Eschool offer ?
Southwest Colorado Eschool offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Colorado Eschool part of?
Southwest Colorado Eschool is part of San Juan BOCES School District.
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