Gilpin County Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
4%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gilpin County Alternative School?
15 students attend Gilpin County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gilpin County Alternative School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gilpin County Alternative School offer ?
Gilpin County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gilpin County Alternative School part of?
Gilpin County Alternative School is part of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1.
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