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Florence Crittenton High School vs. Excel Academy

Should you attend Florence Crittenton High School or Excel Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Florence Crittenton High School
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Excel Academy
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 97 students in grades 9-12, Florence Crittenton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Excel Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
97 students
264 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Florence Crittenton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excel Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
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47% | 53%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excel Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Florence Crittenton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excel Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Florence Crittenton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1598 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excel Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Top 1% in CO)(18-19 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Florence Crittenton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Top 1% in CO)(18-19 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Florence Crittenton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Florence Crittenton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Excel Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Florence Crittenton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Excel Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
29
77
Grade 10 Students
19
69
Grade 11 Students
21
68
Grade 12 Students
28
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Florence Crittenton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excel Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Florence Crittenton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excel Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Florence Crittenton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excel Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Florence Crittenton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excel Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Florence Crittenton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excel Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Florence Crittenton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excel Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.28
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Florence Crittenton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excel Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Florence Crittenton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excel Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Florence Crittenton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excel Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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