Serving 967 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 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- 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 967 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.41, 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
#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
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Ridgeview Classical Schools, Liberty Common Charter School 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?
967 students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 21:1, 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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