Serving 199 students in grades 6-12, Innovations & Options ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations & Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovations & Options's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovations & Options ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovations & Options is 0.53, 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
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
32%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovations & Options's ranking?
Innovations & Options is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Innovations & Options often compared to?
Innovations & Optionsis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Youth Service Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovations & Options?
The graduation rate of Innovations & Options is 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Innovations & Options?
199 students attend Innovations & Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Innovations & Options students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations & Options?
Innovations & Options has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Innovations & Options offer ?
Innovations & Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Innovations & Options part of?
Innovations & Options is part of School District 27j.
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