Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Legacy Options High 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Options High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Legacy Options High School's student population of 152 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Rankings
Legacy Options High 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 Legacy Options High School is 0.50, 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
#1598 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
22%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Legacy Options High School's ranking?
Legacy Options High School is ranked #1598 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Options High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy Options High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Legacy Options High School?
152 students attend Legacy Options High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Legacy Options High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Options High School?
Legacy Options High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Legacy Options High School offer ?
Legacy Options High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Options High School part of?
Legacy Options High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Options High School located?
Legacy Options High School is located in the Denver International Airport neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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