Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, World Compass Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
World Compass Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
World Compass Academy's student population of 740 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
World Compass Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of World Compass Academy is 0.56, 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
#425 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World Compass Academy's ranking?
World Compass Academy is ranked #425 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend World Compass Academy?
740 students attend World Compass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of World Compass Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of World Compass Academy?
World Compass Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does World Compass Academy offer ?
World Compass Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is World Compass Academy part of?
World Compass Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Calendar
View the World Compass Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School (1st-8th) (Events)
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
Fall Break (No School) (Events)
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break: No School (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break: No School (Events)
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day/ Early Release Day (K-8) 12:00noon (Events)
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
Students have a positive attitude and my daughter who is newly enrolled is impressed with the inclusion she has felt in 6th grade
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