Serving 124 students in grades 5-12, Tiger Trades Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tiger Trades Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tiger Trades Academy's student population of 124 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Tiger Trades Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tiger Trades Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tiger Trades Academy's ranking?
Tiger Trades Academy is ranked #976 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tiger Trades Academy?
The graduation rate of Tiger Trades Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tiger Trades Academy?
124 students attend Tiger Trades Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tiger Trades Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tiger Trades Academy?
Tiger Trades Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tiger Trades Academy offer ?
Tiger Trades Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tiger Trades Academy part of?
Tiger Trades Academy is part of East Otero School District No. R1.
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