Ascent Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students (19-20)
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)4%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)10%
34%
Black
(19-20)1%
5%
White
(19-20)81%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
3%
33%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy?
341 students attend Ascent Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ascent Classical Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ascent Classical Academy offer ?
Ascent Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Ascent Classical Academy part of?
Ascent Classical Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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