Academy High School serves 470 students in grades 9-12.
Academy High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy High School's student population of 470 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
470 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Academy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Academy High School is 0.28, 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
#1227 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
84%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
11%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Academy High School's ranking?
Academy High School is ranked #1227 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Academy High School?
470 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Academy High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy High School?
Academy High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy High School offer ?
Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy High School part of?
Academy High School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
School Calendar
View the Academy High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Memorial Day - SCHOOL CLOSED
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School!
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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