Gilliam Youth Services Center serves 21 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilliam Youth Services Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gilliam Youth Services Center's student population of 21 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gilliam Youth Services Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
24%
5%
White
9%
49%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gilliam Youth Services Center often compared to?
Gilliam Youth Services Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gilliam Youth Services Center?
21 students attend Gilliam Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gilliam Youth Services Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilliam Youth Services Center?
Gilliam Youth Services Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilliam Youth Services Center offer ?
Gilliam Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilliam Youth Services Center part of?
Gilliam Youth Services Center is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Gilliam Youth Services Center located?
Gilliam Youth Services Center is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Whittier.
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