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2019-2020 Dropout Statistics
Interactive Dropout Data
This dashboard indicates the dropout rates by school district for the 2019-2020 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
2019-20 Dropout Rate:
1.8% (8,561 dropouts reported)
2018-19 Dropout Rate:
2.0% (9,277 dropouts reported)
2017-18 Dropout Rate:
2.2% (10,180 dropouts reported)
Dropout Rates for the 2019-20 School Year
2020 Combined Data Release (XLS)
District Level Data (XLS)
- Dropout Rates by District and Race/Ethnicity
- Dropout Rates by District and Instructional Service Program Type
School Level Data (XLS)
Special Considerations.
Alternative Education Campuses (AECs): In the 2019-20 school year, there were 93 Alternative Education Campuses located in 47 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.
Dropout Rate Calculation
Dropout Rate =
Number of dropouts during the 2019-20 School Year
DIVIDED BY
Total number of students that were part of the same membership base at any time during the 2019–20 School Year
Please see the Dropout Prevention website for more information.
For additional information, email Reagan Ward, ward_r@cde.state.co.us
For data requests, please see CDE’s Data Request page
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