Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, Collegiate Preparatory Academy 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collegiate Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Collegiate Preparatory Academy's student population of 287 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Collegiate Preparatory Academy 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 Collegiate Preparatory Academy is 0.49, 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
#1444 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
22%
4%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collegiate Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy is ranked #1444 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collegiate Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Collegiate Preparatory Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Collegiate Preparatory Academy?
287 students attend Collegiate Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Collegiate Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collegiate Preparatory Academy?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Collegiate Preparatory Academy offer ?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Collegiate Preparatory Academy part of?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Collegiate Preparatory Academy located?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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