Monte Vista On-line Academy serves 117 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Vista On-line Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Monte Vista On-line Academy's student population of 117 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monte Vista On-line Academy is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
29%
34%

Black
2%
5%

White
65%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 35% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monte Vista On-line Academy?
The graduation rate of Monte Vista On-line Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Monte Vista On-line Academy?
117 students attend Monte Vista On-line Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Monte Vista On-line Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista On-line Academy?
Monte Vista On-line Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monte Vista On-line Academy offer ?
Monte Vista On-line Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monte Vista On-line Academy part of?
Monte Vista On-line Academy is part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8.
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