Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
- Futures Academy served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 46 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 56% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 72% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 76% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pueblo County 70 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Futures Academy is 70 Online (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pueblo 70 Online Grades: K-12 | 159 students
1.1 miles
24951 East Hwy50
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)295-6518 1.1 K-12 159 - Pueblo North Mesa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
1.4 miles
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)948-3303 1.4 PK-5 457 - Pueblo Pleasant View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 366 students
1.9 miles
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)542-7813 1.9 6-8 366 - Pueblo Eva R Baca Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 341 students
2.4 miles
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719)549-7530 2.4 PK-5 341 - Pueblo South Mesa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
3.1 miles
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719)543-6444 3.1 PK-5 435
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