To get a measure of STEM education in Colorado, Chalkbeat surveyed the state’s 30 largest districts, which enroll more than 80 percent of the state’s students, about their courses and programs. Districts reported a mix of courses, pathways and entire schools dedicated to STEM. For comparison, we have included the district's and schools student minority rate and FRL rate.
| District | Minority rate | FRL rate | STEM schools/programs | Minority rate | FRL Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams 12 Five Star | 4848 | 3838 | STEM Launch K-8 | 7272 | 6969 |
| Adams 12 Five Star | 4848 | 3838 | Northglenn High School | 7070 | 3838 |
| Adams 12 Five Star | 4848 | 3838 | Legacy 2000 at Legacy High School | 3232 | 1818 |
| Adams 12 Five Star | 4848 | 3838 | STEM Magnet Lab K-8 | 2424 | 1414 |
| Adams 14 | 8787 | 7373 | Adams City Middle School | 9696 | 7373 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 8282 | 7070 | Aurora Central High School | 9696 | 7676 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 8282 | 7070 | Fulton Elementary | 9292 | 8989 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 8282 | 7070 | Hinkley High School | 9191 | 7777 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 8282 | 7070 | Gateway High School | 8686 | 6565 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 8282 | 7070 | Lotus School for Excellence | 8383 | 6767 |
