Dropout Statistics

Colorado Statewide Dropout Rates: 2023-2024 School Year

2023-24 Dropout Rate:

1.9% (8,947 dropouts reported)

2022-23 Dropout Rate:

2.1% (9,665 dropouts reported)

2021-22 Dropout Rate:

2.2% (10,524 dropouts reported)

2020-21 Dropout Rate:

1.8% (8,292 dropouts reported)

January 2025 CDE Press Release: Colorado's four-year graduation and dropout rates show steady improvements; continued gaps across student groups

Interactive Dropout Data

This dashboard indicates the dropout rates by school district for the 2023-24 school year. Click the image to access, then hover your mouse over a school district to view additional information and special considerations. Visit the dropout calculation, definition, and frequently asked questions page for more information.

Data Files

Summary of the 2023-24 Dropout Release (PDF)
3-year Statewide Dropout Trends (XLS)
Workbook containing State, District, and School Level Data (XLSX)
- Dropout Rates by State and Student Groups
- Dropout Rates by District, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity
- Dropout Rates by District and Instructional Program Service Type
- Dropout Rates by School, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity
- Dropout Rates by School and Instructional Program Service Type

2022-2023 Dropout Statistics 2021-2022 Dropout Statistics 2020-2021 Dropout Statistics

Special Considerations

Alternative Education Campuses (AECs): In the 2023-24 school year, there were 94 Alternative Education Campuses located across 49 local education agencies (districts, BOCES and CSI). At least 90% of the students served at AEC schools are considered at high risk of dropping out.

Additional Information

Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement office: This office supports programs and strategies that support pro-active and responsive efforts to increase engagement in learning.
Data Requests: Visit CDE's Data Request page.
Additional Questions: Email Reagan Ward