Academy Charter School
Tel:
(303)660-4881
- Academy Charter School serves 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Academy Charter School's student population of 796 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 796 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Academy Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Academy Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #538 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 83% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Academy Charter School is Douglas County High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aspen View Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aspen View Academy (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castle Rock Douglas County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1893 students
0.6 miles
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-1000 0.6 9-12 1893 - Castle Rock Aspen View Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 880 students
1.1 miles
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720)427-0505 1.1 PK-8 880 - Castle Rock Castle Rock Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 436 students
1.1 miles
1103 Canyon Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-5000 1.1 PK-6 436 - Castle Rock Cloverleaf Home Education Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 328 students
1.1 miles
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)387-0100 1.1 K-12 328 - Castle Rock World Compass Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 514 students
1.1 miles
963 Oakwood Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303)814-5200 1.1 PK-6 514
School Reviews
| 5 Think twice before sending your kids here! Administration, staff not very involved or concerned for individual childrens needs. curriculum wonderful, location fine, Overall feel no community or support for anyone outside of the circle formed by the administrators... - Posted by Parent - kimbu |
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