Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Academy High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy High School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1569 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
86%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy High School's ranking?
Academy High School is ranked #1569 out of 1,779 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Academy High School?
415 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Academy High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy High School?
Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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