Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Tel:
(303) 772-7286
Twin Peaks Charter Academy serves 896 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Twin Peaks Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Twin Peaks Charter Academy's student population of 896 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
Total Students | 896 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Twin Peaks Charter Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Twin Peaks Charter Academy is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #424 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 6% | 3% |
Hispanic | 39% | 34% |
Black | 2% | 5% |
White | 50% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 80% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j School District |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 5th Grade Rock Wall Camp, Chess Club, Debate Team, K-5 Movies, K-5 Running Club, K-8 Community Garden Project, Martial Arts Camps, MS Jazz Band, Odyssey Of The Mind, YMCA operated after-school day care on-site |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Twin Peaks Charter Academy is St. Vrain Global Online Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sunset Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longmont St. Vrain Global Online Academy Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
0.6 miles
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 591-8627 0.6 9-12 101 - Longmont Sunset Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 522 students
0.6 miles
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3963 0.6 6-8 522 - Longmont St. Vrain Community Montessori School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 270 students
0.7 miles
1067 South Hover St Pmb E235
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 682-4339 0.7 PK-8 270 - Longmont Indian Peaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
0.8 miles
1335 South Judson
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7240 0.8 PK-5 303 - Longmont Flagstaff Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 916 students
0.9 miles
1841 Left Hand Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-7900 0.9 PK-8 916
School Reviews
5 This school is very challenging. And it's a better environment for students to be educated in. There s no such thing as rumors in our school. Everybody is friendly and easy to get along and become friends with. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Meme_ |
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