Aspen Valley High School is a grade 9 to 12 public alternative high school within Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the United States.
Serving 103 students in grades 8-12, Aspen Valley Campus 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspen Valley Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aspen Valley Campus's student population of 103 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspen Valley Campus 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 Aspen Valley Campus is 0.42, 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
#931 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Aspen Valley Campus's ranking?
Aspen Valley Campus is ranked #931 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen Valley Campus often compared to?
Aspen Valley Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Community Prep Charter School, The Bijou School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspen Valley Campus?
The graduation rate of Aspen Valley Campus is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Aspen Valley Campus?
103 students attend Aspen Valley Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Aspen Valley Campus students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Valley Campus?
Aspen Valley Campus has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspen Valley Campus offer ?
Aspen Valley Campus offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspen Valley Campus part of?
Aspen Valley Campus is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Aspen Valley Campus located?
Aspen Valley Campus is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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