Options School serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options School's student population of 535 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options School is 0.35, 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
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Options School often compared to?
Options Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Options School?
The graduation rate of Options School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Options School?
535 students attend Options School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Options School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Options School offer ?
Options School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Options School part of?
Options School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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