Wyatt Academy
Tel:
(303)292-5515
- Wyatt Academy serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Wyatt Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wyatt Academy's student population of 441 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wyatt Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wyatt Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1460 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 34% |
| Black | 19% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wyatt Academy is Dsst: Cole High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dsst: Cole Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cole Arts And Science Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Cole Arts And Science Academy Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
0.3 miles
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720)423-9120 0.3 PK-5 527 - Denver Dsst: Cole High School Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 373 students
0.3 miles
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720)524-6354 0.3 9-11 373 - Denver Dsst: Cole Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 461 students
0.3 miles
1350 E. 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(303)524-6354 0.3 6-8 461 - Denver International Academy Of Denver At Harrington Grades: PK-5 | 326 students
0.5 miles
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720)424-6420 0.5 PK-5 326 - Denver Gilliam School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 6 students
0.7 miles
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303)294-8930 0.7 5-12 6
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