Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Empower Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Empower Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empower Community High School's ranking?
Empower Community High School is ranked #872 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empower Community High School?
The graduation rate of Empower Community High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Empower Community High School?
214 students attend Empower Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Empower Community High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empower Community High School?
Empower Community High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Empower Community High School offer ?
Empower Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empower Community High School part of?
Empower Community High School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Empower Community High School located?
Empower Community High School is located in the Centre Pointe neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Centre Pointe.
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