Futures Academy serves 46 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futures Academy?
The graduation rate of Futures Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 76%.
How many students attend Futures Academy?
46 students attend Futures Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Futures Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futures Academy?
Futures Academy has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Futures Academy offer ?
Futures Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Futures Academy part of?
Futures Academy is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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