Serving 301 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Sunshine Peak 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 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMY serves the southwest part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's student population of 301 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, a Future Without Limits.
School Rankings
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1492 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's ranking?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is ranked #1492 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy often compared to?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kepner Beacon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
301 students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy offer ?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy part of?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy located?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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