Serving 1,248 students in grades 9-12, Falcon High School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Falcon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon High School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falcon High School?
The graduation rate of Falcon High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Falcon High School?
1,248 students attend Falcon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Falcon High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon High School?
Falcon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Falcon High School offer ?
Falcon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Falcon High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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