Serving 177 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Skies 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Skies Academy's student population of 177 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Skies 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 Colorado Skies Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Skies Academy's ranking?
Colorado Skies Academy is ranked #820 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Skies Academy often compared to?
Colorado Skies Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Middle School, Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Skies Academy?
177 students attend Colorado Skies Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Colorado Skies Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Skies Academy?
Colorado Skies Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorado Skies Academy offer ?
Colorado Skies Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colorado Skies Academy part of?
Colorado Skies Academy is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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