- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Englewood, CO
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice
Federal NCES profile for Colorado's Finest High School of Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080378001310
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080378001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080378001310 · Englewood, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 10.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Englewood High School (515 students)
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Englewood High
Englewood High School
515 students
- Clayton Elemen
Clayton Elementary School
402 students
- Charles Hay Wo
Charles Hay World School
271 students
- Englewood Earl
Englewood Early Childhood Education Center at Madd
258 students
- Cherrelyn Elem
Cherrelyn Elementary School
224 students
- This school
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice
216 students
What this shows Colorado's Finest High School of Choice reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado's Finest High School of Choice compares
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe reports $18,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado's Finest High School of Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Hay World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Englewood Early Childhood Education Center at Madd | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Cherrelyn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado's Finest High School of Choice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado's Finest High School of Choice
How many students attend Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice has 216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Englewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is 10.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?
37.5% of students at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?
The largest demographic group at Colorado's Finest High School of Choice is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Englewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado's Finest High School of Choice?
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado's Finest High School of Choice rank among high schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Englewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Colorado's Finest High School of Choice, Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Englewood High School (515 students), Clayton Elementary School (402 students), and Charles Hay World School (271 students). See the Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.