Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Soar 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 <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soar Academy's student population of 78 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
We welcome you to the 'small town' in the big city.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Soar 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 Soar Academy is 0.26, 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
#926 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
13%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soar Academy's ranking?
Soar Academy is ranked #926 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Soar Academy often compared to?
Soar Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Academy, Vantage Point 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soar Academy?
The graduation rate of Soar Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Soar Academy?
78 students attend Soar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Soar Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soar Academy?
Soar Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soar Academy offer ?
Soar Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soar Academy part of?
Soar Academy is part of Sheridan School District No. 2.
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