Contemporary Learning Academy

200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Contemporary Learning Academy serves 94 students in grades 9-12.
Contemporary Learning Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Contemporary Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Contemporary Learning Academy's student population of 94 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Contemporary Learning Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Contemporary Learning Academy is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
47%
35%
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Black
36%
4%
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White
12%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contemporary Learning Academy's ranking?
Contemporary Learning Academy is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Contemporary Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Contemporary Learning Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Contemporary Learning Academy?
94 students attend Contemporary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Contemporary Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Contemporary Learning Academy?
Contemporary Learning Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Contemporary Learning Academy offer ?
Contemporary Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Contemporary Learning Academy part of?
Contemporary Learning Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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