Connections Academy (Closed 2011)

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

This School
State Level (CO)
(09-10)
74%
81%
(09-10)
93%
89%
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)
1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
12%
28%
Black
(09-10)
6%
6%
White
(09-10)
80%
61%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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, 6% 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?

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