Serving 1,157 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colorado Connections @ Durango ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Connections @ Durango's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado Connections @ Durango ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Connections @ Durango is 0.58, 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
#811 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
4%
4%
White
58%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Connections @ Durango's ranking?
Colorado Connections @ Durango is ranked #811 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Connections @ Durango often compared to?
Colorado Connections @ Durangois often viewed alongside schools like Branson School Online, World Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Connections @ Durango?
The graduation rate of Colorado Connections @ Durango is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Colorado Connections @ Durango?
1,157 students attend Colorado Connections @ Durango.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colorado Connections @ Durango students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Connections @ Durango?
Colorado Connections @ Durango has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Connections @ Durango offer ?
Colorado Connections @ Durango offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Connections @ Durango part of?
Colorado Connections @ Durango is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Connections @ Durango located?
Colorado Connections @ Durango is located in the Northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Englewood, CO.
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