Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ascent Classical Douglas County ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ascent Classical Douglas County's student population of 763 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ascent Classical Douglas County ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascent Classical Douglas County is 0.25, 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
#538 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
86%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascent Classical Douglas County's ranking?
Ascent Classical Douglas County is ranked #538 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ascent Classical Douglas County often compared to?
Ascent Classical Douglas Countyis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ascent Classical Douglas County?
The graduation rate of Ascent Classical Douglas County is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ascent Classical Douglas County?
763 students attend Ascent Classical Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ascent Classical Douglas County students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascent Classical Douglas County?
Ascent Classical Douglas County has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ascent Classical Douglas County offer ?
Ascent Classical Douglas County offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ascent Classical Douglas County part of?
Ascent Classical Douglas County is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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