Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Career Readiness Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Career Readiness Academy's student population of 42 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Career Readiness Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Readiness Academy is 0.69, which is more 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
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
35%
Black
21%
4%
White
19%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Readiness Academy's ranking?
Career Readiness Academy is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Career Readiness Academy?
42 students attend Career Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Career Readiness Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Readiness Academy?
Career Readiness Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Readiness Academy offer ?
Career Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Readiness Academy part of?
Career Readiness Academy is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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