Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Aspire Online Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspire Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aspire Online Academy's student population of 121 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aspire Online Academy 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 Aspire Online Academy is 0.68, which is more 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
#1084 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
19%
5%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Online Academy's ranking?
Aspire Online Academy is ranked #1084 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aspire Online Academy?
121 students attend Aspire Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Aspire Online Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Online Academy?
Aspire Online Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspire Online Academy offer ?
Aspire Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Aspire Online Academy part of?
Aspire Online Academy is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Aspire Online Academy located?
Aspire Online Academy is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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