Serving 331 students in grades 6-12, Academy Of Las Animas Online School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Las Animas Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy Of Las Animas Online School's student population of 331 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of Las Animas Online School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Las Animas Online School is 0.46, 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
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Las Animas Online School's ranking?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Las Animas Online School?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Las Animas Online School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Academy Of Las Animas Online School?
331 students attend Academy Of Las Animas Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Academy Of Las Animas Online School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Las Animas Online School?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Academy Of Las Animas Online School offer ?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Las Animas Online School part of?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School is part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of Las Animas Online School located?
Academy Of Las Animas Online School is located in the Lake Minnequa neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Lake Minnequa.
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