Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, Futures 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futures Academy?
The graduation rate of Futures Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 76%.
How many students attend Futures Academy?
46 students attend Futures Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Futures Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futures Academy?
Futures Academy has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Futures Academy offer ?
Futures Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Futures Academy part of?
Futures Academy is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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