Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colorado Summit Connections 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Summit Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Colorado Summit Connections Academy's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Summit Connections 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 Colorado Summit Connections Academy is 0.62, which is more 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
#1385 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
8%
4%
White
55%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Summit Connections Academy's ranking?
Colorado Summit Connections Academy is ranked #1385 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Summit Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Colorado Summit Connections Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Summit Connections Academy?
416 students attend Colorado Summit Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Colorado Summit Connections Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Summit Connections Academy?
Colorado Summit Connections Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Summit Connections Academy offer ?
Colorado Summit Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Colorado Summit Connections Academy part of?
Colorado Summit Connections Academy is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
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