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School District 27J

Colorado · Public School District
30
Schools
20,545
Students
$13,426
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
35.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
86.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

School District 27J is a public school district in Colorado serving 20,545 students across 30 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 86.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,426 is near the national average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Otho E Stuart Middle School06–08791
Overland Trail Middle School06–08538
Prairie View Middle School06–08658
Rodger Quist Middle School06–08923
Vikan Middle School06–08580
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brighton High School09–121,854
Eagle Ridge AcademyCharter09–12510
Innovations & Options06–12216
Prairie View High School09–121,821
Riverdale Ridge High School09–121,463
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
27J Online AcademyKG–12297
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center04–1226
SD 27J Preschool at the Brighton LRCPK–PK106
The STEAD SchoolCharter09–10257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,426Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
45%
State
47.7%
Local (property tax)
44.5%
Federal
7.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
20,545
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.8%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 30 schools including 6 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School District 27J?
School District 27J has 30 public schools, serving a total of 20,545 students.
What is the graduation rate for School District 27J?
The graduation rate is 86.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does School District 27J spend per student?
School District 27J spends $13,426 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in School District 27J?
36% of students in School District 27J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in School District 27J?
Yes — 6 of the 30 schools in School District 27J are charter schools.
What grade levels does School District 27J serve?
School District 27J serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for School District 27J?
The median opportunity score across schools in School District 27J is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.