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North Star Academy

16700 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
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10/
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Top 10%
Tel: (303) 471-6677
www.nstaracademy.org
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North Star Academy serves 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
North Star Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

North Star Academy's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
654 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Star Academy is ranked within the top 10% 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 North Star Academy is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
34%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
67%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Star Academy's ranking?

North Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are North Star Academy often compared to?

North Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge To Excellence Charter School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

How many students attend North Star Academy?

654 students attend North Star Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of North Star Academy students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy?

North Star Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does North Star Academy offer ?

North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is North Star Academy part of?

North Star Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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