How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Golden High School | Jeffco Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Golden, CO | Golden, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | 441 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.3% | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Golden High School | Jeffco Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,483 | $14,483 |
| District | Jeffco Public Schools | Jeffco Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Golden High School | Jeffco Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 59.9% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 32.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Golden High School | Jeffco Virtual Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 273:1 | 170:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 75.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.