Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Big Picture College And Career 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% 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
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
65%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Big Picture College And Career Academy's ranking?
Big Picture College And Career Academy is ranked #1237 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Picture College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Big Picture College And Career Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Big Picture College And Career Academy?
116 students attend Big Picture College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Big Picture College And Career Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Picture College And Career Academy?
Big Picture College And Career Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Big Picture College And Career Academy offer ?
Big Picture College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Big Picture College And Career Academy part of?
Big Picture College And Career Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
School Calendar
View the Big Picture College And Career Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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