Serving 132 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 9:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Contemporary Learning Academy's student population of 132 students has grown by 9% 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
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Mascot
The Village
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 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
36%
Black
28%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Village
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Contemporary Learning Academy?
132 students attend Contemporary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Contemporary Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Contemporary Learning Academy?
Contemporary Learning Academy has a student ration of 9:1, 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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