High Point Academy

6750 N. Dunkirk St.
Aurora, CO 80019
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
High Point Academy serves 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
High Point Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

High Point Academy's student population of 715 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
715 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

High Point Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of High Point Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
35%
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Black
31%
4%
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White
15%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Point Academy's ranking?
High Point Academy is ranked #1332 out of 1,734 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend High Point Academy?
715 students attend High Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of High Point Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Point Academy offer ?
High Point Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Point Academy part of?
High Point Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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