Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
971 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Colorado Early College Fort Collins (CECFC) is a public charter school that offers a unique educational model focused on bridging the gap between high school and higher education. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is tuition-free and designed for those who are ready to pursue college-level coursework alongside their traditional high school requirements. By partnering with local community colleges and universities, CECFC allows students the opportunity to earn an associate degree or significant college credit, often at no cost to the student’s family, while simultaneously earning their high school diploma.
The school is defined by its commitment to academic acceleration, individualized learning plans, and a supportive, career-oriented environment. Rather than a traditional high school experience, CECFC emphasizes college readiness and independence, providing students with structured guidance to navigate the transition into post-secondary education. With its location at the Innovation Drive campus in Fort Collins, the school creates a professional atmosphere that encourages students to take ownership of their academic pathways, making it an ideal choice for motivated learners who are eager to get a head start on their professional or collegiate futures.
The school is defined by its commitment to academic acceleration, individualized learning plans, and a supportive, career-oriented environment. Rather than a traditional high school experience, CECFC emphasizes college readiness and independence, providing students with structured guidance to navigate the transition into post-secondary education. With its location at the Innovation Drive campus in Fort Collins, the school creates a professional atmosphere that encourages students to take ownership of their academic pathways, making it an ideal choice for motivated learners who are eager to get a head start on their professional or collegiate futures.
971
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
24.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 714 |
| Hispanic | 164 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White714 (73.6%)
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Hispanic164 (16.9%)
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Two or More39 (4.0%)
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Asian29 (3.0%)
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Black20 (2.1%)
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American Indian3 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | (970)377-0044 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 971 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 282 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
89
Grade 7
91
Grade 8
66
Grade 9
122
Grade 10
127
Grade 11
185
Grade 12
291
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 89 |
| Grade 7 | 91 |
| Grade 8 | 66 |
| Grade 9 | 122 |
| Grade 10 | 127 |
| Grade 11 | 185 |
| Grade 12 | 291 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 480 | 49.4% |
| Male | 490 | 50.5% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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