Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Peak Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peak Virtual Academy's student population of 254 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peak Virtual 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 Peak Virtual Academy is 0.34, 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
#611 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Peak Virtual Academy's ranking?
Peak Virtual Academy is ranked #611 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peak Virtual Academy often compared to?
Peak Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School, Montrose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peak Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Peak Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Peak Virtual Academy?
254 students attend Peak Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Peak Virtual Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak Virtual Academy?
Peak Virtual Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peak Virtual Academy offer ?
Peak Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peak Virtual Academy part of?
Peak Virtual Academy is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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