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2017-18 Dropout Statistics
Interactive Dropout Data
This dashboard indicates the dropout rates by school district for the 2017-2018 school year. Click to access, then hover your mouse over a school district to view additional information and special considerations. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
State of Colorado - Grand Totals
2017-18 Dropout Rate:
2.2% (10,180 dropouts reported)
2016-17 Dropout Rate:
2.3% (10,421 dropouts reported)
2015-16 Dropout Rate:
2.3% (10,530 dropouts reported)
Dropout Rates for the 2017-18 School Year
2018 Combined Data Release (XLS)
District Level Data (XLS)
School Level Data (XLS)
Special Considerations.
Alternative Education Campuses (AECs): In the 2017-18 school year, there were 95 Alternative Education Campuses located in 48 local education agencies (districts, BOCES and CSI). Over 90% of the students served at AEC schools are considered at high risk of dropping out.
Dropout Rate Calculation
Dropout Rate =
Number of dropouts during the 2017-18 School Year
DIVIDED BY
Total number of students that were part of the same membership base at any time during the 2017–18 School Year
Please see the Dropout Prevention website for more information.
For data requests, please email DataRequests@cde.state.co.us
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