West Career Academy (Closed 2018)

Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, West Career Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(14-15)
<50%
31%
(14-15)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
13%
5%
White
13%
49%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
87%
0.52
(16-17)
40-49%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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 31% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Career Academy?
The graduation rate of West Career Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78%.
How many students attend West Career Academy?
63 students attend West Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Career Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Career Academy?
West Career Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Career Academy offer ?
West Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Career Academy part of?

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