Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Contemporary Learning 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Contemporary Learning Academy's student population of 126 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Contemporary Learning Academy 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 Contemporary Learning Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
The Village
Source: 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 #1398 out of 1,748 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Contemporary Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Contemporary Learning Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Contemporary Learning Academy?
126 students attend Contemporary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Contemporary Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Contemporary Learning Academy?
Contemporary Learning Academy has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Contemporary Learning Academy located?
Contemporary Learning Academy is located in the Central neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Central.
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