Serving 399 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Academy High School serves the entire district of Denver, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy High School's student population of 399 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1088 out of 1,748 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Academy High School?
399 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Academy High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% 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 17:1, 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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