Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy serves 385 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp Sunshine Peak 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 ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
385 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Sunshine Peak 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 Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
96%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
2%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1704 out of 1,734 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, Strive Prep - Kepner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
385 students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy has a student ration of 11:1, 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
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.
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