Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Colorado Virtual 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 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/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Virtual Academy's student population of 454 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colorado Virtual Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
11%
4%
White
58%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Colorado Virtual Academy often compared to?
Colorado Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal, Cherry Creek Elevation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy?
454 students attend Colorado Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colorado Virtual Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Virtual Academy?
Colorado Virtual Academy has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Virtual Academy offer ?
Colorado Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Virtual Academy part of?
Colorado Virtual Academy is part of Byers School District No. 32j.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Virtual Academy located?
Colorado Virtual Academy is located in the Union Square neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 10 other public schools located in Union Square.
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