About This School
Fred N Thomas Career Education Center is located in Denver, CO and is one of 36 high schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a voc/tech school that serves 390 students in grades 9-12.
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Fred N Thomas Career Education Center 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 Fred N Thomas Career Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Fred N Thomas Career Education Center had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Fred N Thomas Career Education Center's students and teachers. more
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Fred N Thomas Career Education Center 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 Fred N Thomas Career Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Fred N Thomas Career Education Center had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Fred N Thomas Career Education Center'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela Tlatelolco Centro de Estudios School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Escuela Tlatelolco School 0.3 miles |  |
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| North High School 0.3 miles | |
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| Contemporary Learning Academy High School 0.5 miles | |
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| Prep Assessment Center 0.5 miles | |
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School Facts
- Voc/Tech School
- Grades 9-12
- Denver Public Schools
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Fred N Thomas Career Education Center2650 Eliot St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
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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.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
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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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 390
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Fred N Thomas Career Education Center had 81% 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
83%
White
8%
Black
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Fred N Thomas Career Education Center had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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