Colorado's Finest High School of Choice
240 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice (CFHSC), located in Englewood, is a public alternative school dedicated to providing a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on personalized learning paths, aiming to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles to earn their high school diplomas. By offering a smaller school climate and a more intimate teacher-to-student ratio, CFHSC emphasizes individual mentorship, social-emotional support, and the cultivation of a sense of belonging for its diverse student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is known for its "choice" model, which empowers students to take ownership of their education through varied pathways, including credit recovery and career-oriented programming. The atmosphere is centered on fostering resiliency, maturity, and long-term success. By prioritizing student-centered instruction and maintaining a strong connection between staff and pupils, Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice serves as a vital resource for students in the Englewood community who are looking for a non-traditional route toward graduation and future readiness.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is known for its "choice" model, which empowers students to take ownership of their education through varied pathways, including credit recovery and career-oriented programming. The atmosphere is centered on fostering resiliency, maturity, and long-term success. By prioritizing student-centered instruction and maintaining a strong connection between staff and pupils, Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice serves as a vital resource for students in the Englewood community who are looking for a non-traditional route toward graduation and future readiness.
240
Total Students
20.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 161 |
| Hispanic | 68 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White161 (67.1 %)
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Hispanic68 (28.3 %)
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Two or More10 (4.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe |
| Phone: | (303)934-5786 |
| Website: | http://www.englewoodschools.net/schools/colorados-finest-high-school-of-choice |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 240 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 103 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 21 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
30
Grade 10
58
Grade 11
75
Grade 12
77
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 30 |
| Grade 10 | 58 |
| Grade 11 | 75 |
| Grade 12 | 77 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 136 | 56.7% |
| Male | 104 | 43.3% |
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