The Stead School serves 257 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Stead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Stead School's student population of 257 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Stead School is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Stead School?
257 students attend The Stead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of The Stead School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Stead School?
The Stead School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Stead School offer ?
The Stead School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is The Stead School part of?
The Stead School is part of School District 27j.
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