Serving 474 students in grades 6-12, Academy Of Las Animas Online 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of Las Animas Online School's student population of 474 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of Las Animas Online 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 Of Las Animas Online School is 0.36, 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
#1598 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Las Animas Online School's ranking?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School is ranked #1598 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Las Animas Online School?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Las Animas Online School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Academy Of Las Animas Online School?
474 students attend Academy Of Las Animas Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Academy Of Las Animas Online School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Las Animas Online School?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy Of Las Animas Online School offer ?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Academy Of Las Animas Online School part of?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School is part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Las Animas Online School located?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School is located in the Lake Minnequa neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Lake Minnequa.
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