Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Open Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Southwest Open Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Open Charter School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southwest Open Charter School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Open Charter School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Open Charter School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Southwest Open Charter School?
113 students attend Southwest Open Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southwest Open Charter School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Open Charter School?
Southwest Open Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southwest Open Charter School offer ?
Southwest Open Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Open Charter School part of?
I always believe innovation that best fit student ability to learn should be the standard, and SW Open High School is such a school. It does not fit all students, but those that need alternative method of learning.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ray.b
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