Alternative Center For Education serves 108 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
53%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alternative Center For Education?
108 students attend Alternative Center For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Alternative Center For Education students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Center For Education?
Alternative Center For Education has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alternative Center For Education offer ?
Alternative Center For Education offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Alternative Center For Education part of?
Alternative Center For Education is part of Westminster Schools School District.
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