About This School
Emily Griffith Technical College is located in Denver, CO and is one of 36 high schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a alternative education school that serves 574 students in grades 9-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Emily Griffith Technical College did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Emily Griffith Technical College's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Emily Griffith Technical College had 44 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Emily Griffith Technical College's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Emily Griffith Technical College did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Emily Griffith Technical College's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Emily Griffith Technical College had 44 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Emily Griffith Technical College's students and teachers. more
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Denver Public Schools District Spending
$15,769Per Pupil
The Denver Public Schools spends $15,769 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 42% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Denver Public Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| P.S.1 Charter School 0.5 miles |  |
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| West High School 0.6 miles | |
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| Life Skills Center of Denver 0.6 miles | |
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| Ace Community Challenge Charter School 0.7 miles | |
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| la Academia at the Denver Inner City Parish School 0.7 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: CO Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Alternative Education School
- Grades 9-12
- Denver Public Schools
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Emily Griffith Technical College1250 Welton St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-4700
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Test Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
Composite
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Science
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12
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Colorado Virtual Academy
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 574
52%
48%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Emily Griffith Technical College had 34% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
57%
Black
22%
White
18%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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44:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Emily Griffith Technical College had 44 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Emily Griffith Technical College
i think it the best school to go to if u are struggling with education in high school
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 30, 2012
About Denver, CO
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Denver | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,500 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 35 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 22% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 66%/33% |
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