Serving 212 students in grades 6-12, Poudre Community Academy 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poudre Community Academy's student population of 212 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poudre Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poudre Community Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1479 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poudre Community Academy's ranking?
Poudre Community Academy is ranked #1479 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Poudre Community Academy often compared to?
Poudre Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poudre Community Academy?
The graduation rate of Poudre Community Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Poudre Community Academy?
212 students attend Poudre Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Poudre Community Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poudre Community Academy?
Poudre Community Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poudre Community Academy offer ?
Poudre Community Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poudre Community Academy part of?
Poudre Community Academy is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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