Community Prep Charter School

332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Community Prep Charter School 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 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Community Prep Charter School's student population of 253 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
253 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Community Prep Charter School 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 Community Prep Charter School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community Prep Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community Prep Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
35%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
42%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Community Prep Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Community Prep Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Prep Charter School's ranking?
Community Prep Charter School is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Community Prep Charter School often compared to?
Community Prep Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen Valley Campus, The Bijou School by visitors of our site.
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 Community Prep Charter School?
The graduation rate of Community Prep Charter School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Community Prep Charter School?
253 students attend Community Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Community Prep Charter School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Prep Charter School?
Community Prep Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community Prep Charter School offer ?
Community Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Community Prep Charter School part of?
Community Prep Charter School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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