Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Colorado Virtual Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Virtual Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Colorado Virtual Academy High School's student population of 525 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Colorado Virtual Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Virtual Academy High School is 0.57, 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
#441 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
9%
5%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
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 Colorado Virtual Academy High School's ranking?
Colorado Virtual Academy High School is ranked #441 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Virtual Academy High School often compared to?
Colorado Virtual Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Virtual Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Colorado Virtual Academy High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy High School?
525 students attend Colorado Virtual Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colorado Virtual Academy High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Colorado Virtual Academy High School offer ?
Colorado Virtual Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Virtual Academy High School part of?
Colorado Virtual Academy High School is part of Byers School District No. 32j.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Virtual Academy High School located?
Colorado Virtual Academy High School is located in the Union Square neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 10 other public schools located in Union Square.
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