Serving 873 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kunsmiller Creative Arts 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy's student population of 873 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kunsmiller Creative Arts 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 Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is 0.38, 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
#1538 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
78%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
11%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy's ranking?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is ranked #1538 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
873 students attend Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy offer ?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy part of?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy located?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in Harvey Park.
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