Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County

Charter School 1,004 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) Parker is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter high school located in Parker, Colorado. As part of the broader CEC network, the school’s core mission is to provide students with a "dual-enrollment" educational experience. This model allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating college credits—often leading to an Associate Degree or specialized certifications—at little to no cost to their families.

The school is designed for students who are ready for an academically rigorous, college-focused environment. By integrating high school coursework with college-level studies, CEC Parker aims to remove traditional barriers to higher education and bridge the gap between secondary school and the professional workforce. With a focus on individualized graduation plans and a supportive, inclusive culture, the school prepares students not only for academic success but also for the independence and responsibility required in a collegiate setting.

1,004

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Demographic	Student Count
White	720
Hispanic	142
Black	24
Asian	55
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
720 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
142 (14.1 %)
Two or More
58 (5.8 %)
Asian
55 (5.5 %)
Black
24 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(720)638-6824
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 206

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 268