Lester R Arnold High School
6500 East 72nd Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022 | (303) 289-2983
- Grades: 7-12
- Student Enrollment: 213
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 213 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
School District Details
- Adams County 14 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,852
- Graduation Rate: 50.3%
- Dropout Rate: 17.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.3
- Enrolled Students: 7,432
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 213
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 9.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 78 (36.6%)
- Females: 135 (63.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 10 (4.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 94 (44.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 104 (48.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 1.9% |
| Black | 6 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 69.0% |
| White | 53 | 24.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 57 | 26.8% |
| 10th Grade | 47 | 22.1% |
| 11th Grade | 40 | 18.8% |
| 12th Grade | 69 | 32.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:57%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 7 Years
- Average Salary: $45,155
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,849 | 57% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,563 | 43% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Lester R Arnold High School performed on average much worse than most other schools across the state on CSAP state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Writing
CSAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 41.0% | 70.0% |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 37.0% | 66.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 6.0% | 18.0% | 50.0% |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 14.0% | 47.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 49.0% |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 15.0% | 47.0% |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 7.0% | 13.0% | 37.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 44.0% | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 21.0% | 19.0% | 49.0% |
Source: CO Department of Education 2009-2010
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