Bolt Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)38%
34%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)59%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-79%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolt Academy?
The graduation rate of Bolt Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Bolt Academy?
61 students attend Bolt Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bolt Academy students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bolt Academy offer ?
Bolt Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bolt Academy part of?
Bolt Academy is part of School District 27j.
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