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 90 students in grades 9-12, Aspen Valley 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aspen Valley High School serves the southern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 7.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspen Valley High School's student population of 90 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspen Valley 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 Aspen Valley High School is 0.50, 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
#1127 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspen Valley High School's ranking?
Aspen Valley High School is ranked #1127 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen Valley High School often compared to?
Aspen Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Prep Charter School, The Bijou School, Odyssey Early College And Career Options by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 High School?
The graduation rate of Aspen Valley High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Aspen Valley High School?
90 students attend Aspen Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Aspen Valley High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspen Valley High School?
Aspen Valley High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspen Valley High School offer ?
Aspen Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspen Valley High School part of?
Aspen Valley High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Aspen Valley High School located?
Aspen Valley High School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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