Serving 6,142 students in grades 9-12, Goal 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 4% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6,142 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 37% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goal Academy's student population of 6,142 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 213 teachers has grown by 129% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
6,142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
213 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goal Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goal Academy is 0.59, which is less 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
#1641 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
40%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
37%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goal Academy's ranking?
Goal Academy is ranked #1641 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Goal Academy often compared to?
Goal Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North High School Engagement Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goal Academy?
The graduation rate of Goal Academy is 37%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Goal Academy?
6,142 students attend Goal Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Goal Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goal Academy?
Goal Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goal Academy offer ?
Goal Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goal Academy part of?
Goal Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
In what neighborhood is Goal Academy located?
Goal Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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