The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 74% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 93% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
1,060 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)93%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)12%
29%
Black
(09-10)5%
6%
White
(09-10)80%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Connections Academy?
1,060 students attend Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Connections Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Connections Academy offer ?
Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connections Academy part of?
Connections Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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