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  Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1917
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic39%28%
White (not Hispanic)30%61%
Black (not Hispanic)23%6%
Asian or Pacific Islander6%3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native1%1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
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Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program61%34%
Attendance
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Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Absence/truancy rate11%2%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,743$9,095
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional51%57%
Student and staff support12%7%
Administration16%17%
Other expenditures21%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Literature & Composition
  • European History
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Spanish Language
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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