Serving 291 students in grades 6-12, Vista 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: VISTA ACADEMY serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 55.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Academy's student population of 291 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista 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 Vista Academy is 0.43, 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
#1725 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Academy's ranking?
Vista Academy is ranked #1725 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Academy often compared to?
Vista Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Academy?
The graduation rate of Vista Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Vista Academy?
291 students attend Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Vista Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Academy?
Vista Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vista Academy offer ?
Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Academy part of?
Vista Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Vista Academy located?
Vista Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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