William Smith High School vs. New Legacy Charter School
Should I attend William Smith High School or New Legacy Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
New Legacy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, William Smith 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, New Legacy Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
375 students
84 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
24% | 76%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#396 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
95
11
Grade 10 Students
95
16
Grade 11 Students
97
18
Grade 12 Students
88
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
71%
80%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
14%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
