Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sobesky 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sobesky Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sobesky Academy's student population of 101 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sobesky 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 Sobesky Academy is 0.61, 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
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sobesky Academy's ranking?
Sobesky Academy is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sobesky Academy often compared to?
Sobesky Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Special Education 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sobesky Academy?
The graduation rate of Sobesky Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Sobesky Academy?
101 students attend Sobesky Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sobesky Academy students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sobesky Academy?
Sobesky Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sobesky Academy offer ?
Sobesky Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sobesky Academy part of?
Sobesky Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Sobesky Academy located?
Sobesky Academy is located in the Morse Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Morse Park.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Just the mention of school, for the last 3 years, can get my heart racing and anxiety through the roof because of my son's struggles with our neighborhood schools. He was so beat down emotionally for always being the bad kid and carrying the weight of failure around with him. The teachers and staff at Sobesky have given my son hope and confidence in himself again. He feels like a good kid and he enjoys going to school because of the adults he gets to interact with every day. I can finally relax during the school day because I know he is engaged and in good hands rather than sitting isolated in a hallway or office the whole day like in the past. Very Grateful for Sobesky.
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