Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Aps Online School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
56%
35%
Black
18%
5%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)6-9%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aps Online School?
The graduation rate of Aps Online School is 6-9%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Aps Online School?
126 students attend Aps Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Aps Online School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aps Online School?
Aps Online School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aps Online School offer ?
Aps Online School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aps Online School part of?
Aps Online School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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