Serving 338 students in grades 9-12, Brady Exploration School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brady Exploration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brady Exploration School's student population of 338 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brady Exploration School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brady Exploration School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brady Exploration School's ranking?
Brady Exploration School is ranked #1454 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Brady Exploration School often compared to?
Brady Exploration Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colorado High School Charter, Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brady Exploration School?
The graduation rate of Brady Exploration School is 5%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brady Exploration School?
338 students attend Brady Exploration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brady Exploration School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brady Exploration School?
Brady Exploration School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brady Exploration School offer ?
Brady Exploration School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brady Exploration School part of?
Brady Exploration School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Brady Exploration School located?
Brady Exploration School is located in the South Alameda neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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