Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Challenge School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Challenge School's student population of 563 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenge School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenge School is 0.75, which is more 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
#6 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
15%
5%
White
36%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Challenge School's ranking?
Challenge School is ranked #6 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Challenge School?
563 students attend Challenge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Challenge School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge School?
Challenge School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Challenge School offer ?
Challenge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenge School part of?
Challenge School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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