Colorado Provost Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (14-15)
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(14-15)2%
1%
Asian
(14-15)2%
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)29%
33%
Black
(14-15)7%
5%
White
(14-15)59%
54%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)15-19%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Provost Academy?
The graduation rate of Colorado Provost Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend Colorado Provost Academy?
345 students attend Colorado Provost Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colorado Provost Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Colorado Provost Academy offer ?
Colorado Provost Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Colorado Provost Academy part of?
Colorado Provost Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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