How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbine High School | Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LITTLETON, CO | GOLDEN, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | 425 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 23.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.6% | — |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbine High School | Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,228 | $16,228 |
| District | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbine High School | Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.2% | 81.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 7.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbine High School | Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 342:1 | 326.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.2% | 31.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 66 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.