Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, Focus 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Academy?
The graduation rate of Focus Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend Focus Academy?
24 students attend Focus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Focus Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Focus Academy?
Focus Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Focus Academy offer ?
Focus Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Focus Academy part of?
Focus Academy is part of Fremont Re-2 School District.
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