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Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School

810 AUTOMATION DRIVE, WINDSOR, CO 80550Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Charter
375
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
7% vs nat'l
$12,319
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
14% vs nat'l
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
14% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 375 students in grades 09–12 in WINDSOR, Colorado.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,319 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is a mid-sized high in WINDSOR, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 375 students. The district invests $12,319 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 6% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School

375
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
6%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution193 male · 182 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility6%
National avg 52% · 22 students
Student Composition
77%
15%
Asian3%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080735006650

Academic Outcomes at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80550

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,319Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,319
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,420
Student Support$2,341
Administration$1,478
Operations$1,848
Other$1,232
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,319 spent per student, an estimated $5,457 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
57%
State government
36.3%
Local (property tax)
56.8%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 6% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyWeld County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (970)833-5190
NCES ID: 080735006650
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WINDSOR seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
810 AUTOMATION DRIVE, WINDSOR, CO 80550
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.