American Academy

6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
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Top 20%
Serving 2,556 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, American Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 2,556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

American Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

American Academy's student population of 2,556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
2,556 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
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School Rankings

American Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#208 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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53%
33%
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61%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
18%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
65%
52%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • MISSION
  • American Academy will achieve academic excellence through a challenging, sequenced curriculum emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math to provide our students with the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow. Together, students, faculty, parents, and community will cultivate character, civic responsibility, and intellectual development.
  • ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
  • Students' thirst for knowledge are satisfied every day in every grade as they learn a body of knowledge that we all share, without gaps and repetitions. They learn reading and critical thinking by having something exciting to read and think about. And most importantly, students are taught and encouraged to take responsibility for their work and to self-advocate for the help and information they need as they are challenged and grow.
  • A STEM EMPHASIS
  • Science is a daily subject in most grades and STEM Discovery takes place throughout the year so that students are exposed regularly to exciting new worlds and innovations like biotechnology, space, engineering, nanotechnology, and many more. Parents will have a portal into their child’s education from a home computer or smartphone. Technology will be available throughout the school every day to enable excellence in education and streamlined communication for staff, students and parents.
  • CONSISTENT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
  • Character values are woven into the curriculum throughout the school day so that students learn the meaning of integrity, respect, and responsibility, and are regularly recognized for demonstrating these traits in their daily activities and interactions.
  • A SCHOOL CULTURE OF RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY
  • Staff, parents, and administration set an example of respect and responsibility for the students to follow each day. Students are taught how to interact kindly and respectfully with their peers and adults. Board, administration, staff, students and parents work together towards the common goal of academic excellence.
  • A CHALLENGE FOR EVERY STUDENT
  • Students are challenged at every level of ability, and taught to always raise the bar for themselves. High expectations are the norm and boredom is not an option.
  • At American Academy, we're teaching innovation, innovating education, and exploring every new day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Academy's ranking?
American Academy is ranked #208 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend American Academy?
2,556 students attend American Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of American Academy students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Academy?
American Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does American Academy offer ?
American Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is American Academy part of?
American Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Calendar

View the American Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
ALL - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break (American Academy Events, Castle Pines Events, KindiePrep Events, Lincoln Meadows Events, Motsenbocker Events)
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
ALL - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break (American Academy Events, Castle Pines Events, KindiePrep Events, Lincoln Meadows Events, Motsenbocker Events)
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
ALL - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break (American Academy Events, Castle Pines Events, KindiePrep Events, Lincoln Meadows Events, Motsenbocker Events)
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
ALL - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break (American Academy Events, Castle Pines Events, KindiePrep Events, Lincoln Meadows Events, Motsenbocker Events)
March 22, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   12/23/2020
We love the accountability, high academic standards, and ability grouping. This school is able to accommodate those kids that are off the charts academically, and public schools here do NOT do that.
- Posted by Parent - MM
5   2/24/2015
We love this school! I have two kids who have attended American Academy since the beginning and both have been extremely well-prepared for high school. I can't compare this school to any other, since we never attended any other, but we did not have more than an hour or two of homework each night except on very rare occasions and though the expectations were high, I mostly felt that showed in the strict late policies and the expectation that students in 5th grade and above learn to advocate for themselves when they needed help in a subject. Both kids learned how to approach teachers respectfully and communicate in person and in writing to accomplish this self-advocacy, and my high school sophomore constantly refers to AA as the place where she learned this most important of life skills. The school doesn't work for everyone - if your student needs to be a straight-A student above all else, this may be too much for you. A's are earned, not handed out. But if you can allow your student to grow and learn without hovering and worrying too much, this school will open doors! I highly recommend American Academy!
- Posted by Parent - trish
5   11/22/2010
We couldn't be happier with American Academy. The education is top notch, our kids love it, and we haven't had a teacher with disagreed with in 6 years/3 kids. Being a charter, 40 hrs of parent involvement is well worth the advantage over our local elementary.
- Posted by Parent - scott

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 2,556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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