High Schools in GreeleySchool District No. 6

The Greeley School District No. 6 in Colorado is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's schools exhibit a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with most schools performing below state averages on standardized tests, two schools stand out as exceptional performers: Union Colony Preparatory School and Early College Academy.

Union Colony Preparatory School, a public charter high school, consistently outperforms the district and state on various standardized tests, including CMAS, SAT, and PSAT. The school also has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 56.59%, indicating a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Similarly, Early College Academy, a public high school, ranks 100 out of 349 Colorado high schools and earns a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading/writing and mathematics compared to the district and state averages.

In contrast, the remaining high schools in the Greeley School District No. 6 generally perform below the state averages in CMAS science, SAT reading/writing, and SAT mathematics. These schools also have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 51.26% to 68.24%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The data reveals significant performance disparities between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, highlighting the importance of school choice and the potential factors, such as school type and resource allocation, that may contribute to the academic achievement gap within the district.