Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Point 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
High Point Academy's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Point Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#1562 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
32%
5%
White
13%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Academy's ranking?
High Point Academy is ranked #1562 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are High Point Academy often compared to?
High Point Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Omar D Blair Charter School, Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend High Point Academy?
716 students attend High Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of High Point Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does High Point Academy offer ?
High Point Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Point Academy part of?
High Point Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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