Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pikes Peak Prep 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
24%
4%
White
39%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Prep?
The graduation rate of Pikes Peak Prep is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Prep?
329 students attend Pikes Peak Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pikes Peak Prep students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Prep?
Pikes Peak Prep has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pikes Peak Prep offer ?
Pikes Peak Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pikes Peak Prep part of?
Pikes Peak Prep is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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