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Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)

10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
Gilpin County Alternative School serves 15 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
1 teacher
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
4%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gilpin County Alternative School?
15 students attend Gilpin County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gilpin County Alternative School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gilpin County Alternative School offer ?
Gilpin County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gilpin County Alternative School part of?
Gilpin County Alternative School is part of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1.

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