Serving 971 students in grades 6-12, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins's student population of 971 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
971 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
No Exceptions. No Excuses.
School Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Students can earn a FREE Associates Degree while still in high school! CECFC is a tuition-free, public high school charter school in Fort Collins, CO.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins's ranking?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is ranked #307 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins often compared to?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collinsis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Common Charter School, Ridgeview Classical Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
The graduation rate of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is 71%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
971 students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins offer ?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins part of?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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