The Stead School serves 370 students in grades 9-11.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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 370 students has grown by 137% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Stead School is 0.61, 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
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Stead School?
370 students attend The Stead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The Stead School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does The Stead School offer ?
The Stead School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is The Stead School part of?
The Stead School is part of School District 27j.
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