Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Big Picture College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Picture College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Big Picture College And Career Academy's student population of 116 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Picture College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Picture College And Career Academy is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
65%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
25%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Picture College And Career Academy's ranking?
Big Picture College And Career Academy is ranked #1186 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Picture College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Big Picture College And Career Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Big Picture College And Career Academy?
116 students attend Big Picture College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Big Picture College And Career Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Picture College And Career Academy?
Big Picture College And Career Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Picture College And Career Academy offer ?
Big Picture College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Big Picture College And Career Academy part of?
Big Picture College And Career Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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