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Pikes Peak Online School

8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
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Pikes Peak Online School serves 570 students in grades 9-12.
Pikes Peak Online School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 45% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pikes Peak Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Pikes Peak Online School's student population of 570 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Online School
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Pikes Peak Online School 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 Pikes Peak Online School is 0.59, 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
#1085 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pikes Peak Online School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Online School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Pikes Peak Online School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
34%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pikes Peak Online School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
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White
55%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pikes Peak Online School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
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Graduation Rate
45%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pikes Peak Online School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pikes Peak Online School's ranking?

Pikes Peak Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Online School?

The graduation rate of Pikes Peak Online School is 45%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.

How many students attend Pikes Peak Online School?

570 students attend Pikes Peak Online School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Pikes Peak Online School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Online School?

Pikes Peak Online School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Pikes Peak Online School offer ?

Pikes Peak Online School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pikes Peak Online School part of?

Pikes Peak Online School is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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