Ignacio Academy (Closed 2012)

Ignacio Academy serves 36 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(09-10)
<50%
81%
(09-10)
≥50%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
58%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(10-11)
<50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
31%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ignacio Academy?
The graduation rate of Ignacio Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 75%.
How many students attend Ignacio Academy?
36 students attend Ignacio Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ignacio Academy students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignacio Academy?
Ignacio Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ignacio Academy offer ?
Ignacio Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ignacio Academy part of?
Ignacio Academy is part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt.

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