Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School's student population of 823 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2013
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
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
Yes
School Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
7%
5%
White
51%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Preparatory Academy High School's ranking?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is ranked #934 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Preparatory Academy High School often compared to?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado, Denver Online, Boulder Universal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
823 students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Preparatory Academy High School offer ?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Colorado Preparatory Academy High School part of?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Preparatory Academy High School located?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in South Westminster.
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