The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley

550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 16 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 40-59% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley's student population of 16 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley is 0.11, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
(18-19)
<50%
35%
(18-19)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
(21-22)
40-59%
82%
(22-23)
25%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley?
The graduation rate of The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley?
16 students attend The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley offer ?
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley part of?
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley is part of Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 40-59% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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