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Career Readiness Academy vs. Community Prep Charter School

Should you attend Career Readiness Academy or Community Prep Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Career Readiness Academy
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Community Prep Charter School
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Career Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Community Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Career Readiness Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, Community Prep Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
85 students
167 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Career Readiness Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Community Prep Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Career Readiness Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Community Prep Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Career Readiness Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Community Prep Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Career Readiness Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Community Prep Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#471 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#471 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Career Readiness Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Community Prep Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Career Readiness Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Community Prep Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Career Readiness Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Community Prep Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Community Prep Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Career Readiness Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Community Prep Charter School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
12
Grade 10 Students
8
30
Grade 11 Students
35
52
Grade 12 Students
42
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Career Readiness Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Community Prep Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Career Readiness Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Community Prep Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Career Readiness Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Community Prep Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Career Readiness Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Community Prep Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Career Readiness Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Community Prep Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Career Readiness Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Community Prep Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Career Readiness Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Community Prep Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Career Readiness Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Community Prep Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Career Readiness Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Community Prep Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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