Serving 118 students in grades 8-12, Youth & Family Academy Charter 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
17%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth & Family Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Youth & Family Academy Charter is 21-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78%.
How many students attend Youth & Family Academy Charter?
118 students attend Youth & Family Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Youth & Family Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth & Family Academy Charter?
Youth & Family Academy Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Youth & Family Academy Charter offer ?
Youth & Family Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Youth & Family Academy Charter part of?
Youth & Family Academy Charter is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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