Serving 214 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Skies Academy ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Skies Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colorado Skies Academy's student population of 214 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Skies Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Skies Academy is 0.60, 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
#776 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
4%
4%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Skies Academy's ranking?
Colorado Skies Academy is ranked #776 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Skies Academy often compared to?
Colorado Skies Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School, Sierra Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Skies Academy?
214 students attend Colorado Skies Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colorado Skies Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Skies Academy?
Colorado Skies Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Skies Academy offer ?
Colorado Skies Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colorado Skies Academy part of?
Colorado Skies Academy is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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