Caprock Academy

714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 895 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Caprock 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 895 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Caprock Academy's student population of 895 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
895 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Caprock Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caprock Academy is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#706 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Caprock Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Caprock Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Caprock Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Caprock Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Caprock Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Caprock Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Caprock Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Caprock Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Caprock Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Caprock Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Caprock Academy and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Caprock Academy and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Caprock Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Caprock Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caprock Academy's ranking?
Caprock Academy is ranked #706 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Caprock Academy often compared to?
Caprock Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caprock Academy?
The graduation rate of Caprock Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Caprock Academy?
895 students attend Caprock Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Caprock Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caprock Academy?
Caprock Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caprock Academy offer ?
Caprock Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Caprock Academy part of?

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Staff Day Off/School Closed (Caprock Academy)
February 14, 2025 (Friday)
Holiday/Break-School Closed (Caprock Academy)
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Holiday/Break-School Closed (Caprock Academy)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Staff Day Off/School Closed (Caprock Academy)
April 25, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School (Caprock Academy)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   3/23/2020
I love everything about this school. The only thing that I would change is the dress code.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Hayden Meek
5   10/27/2014
I love the school! My children are thriving at this school. The staff is wonderful with my children and working with their disabilities. My children learn to love their country and community. I am so happy I found a school that is accepting and loves my children.
- Posted by Parent - boyce
5   10/27/2014
Great School. My kids come home everyday excited about what they have learned. I feel it will givie them the best foundation for college or any path they choose for their adult life.
- Posted by Parent - Shell

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 895 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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