Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, Collegiate Preparatory 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
22%
5%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collegiate Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy is ranked #1444 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collegiate Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Collegiate Preparatory Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Collegiate Preparatory Academy?
287 students attend Collegiate Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Collegiate Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collegiate Preparatory Academy?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Collegiate Preparatory Academy offer ?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Collegiate Preparatory Academy part of?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Collegiate Preparatory Academy located?
Collegiate Preparatory Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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