The Stead School serves 421 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- 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 421 students has grown by 169% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Stead School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
46%
49%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Stead School?
421 students attend The Stead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of The Stead School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 is the student-teacher ratio of The Stead School?
The Stead School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Stead School offer ?
The Stead School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Stead School part of?
The Stead School is part of School District 27j.
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