Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Challenge School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Challenge School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challenge School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenge School is 0.75, 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
#7 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
17%
5%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge School's ranking?
Challenge School is ranked #7 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Challenge School?
550 students attend Challenge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Challenge School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge School?
Challenge School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Challenge School offer ?
Challenge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Challenge School part of?
Challenge School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
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