Serving 216 students in grades 6-12, Innovations & Options 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations & Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Innovations & Options's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovations & Options 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 Innovations & Options is 0.50, 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
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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 Innovations & Options's ranking?
Innovations & Options is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Innovations & Options often compared to?
Innovations & Optionsis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Youth Service Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovations & Options?
The graduation rate of Innovations & Options is 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Innovations & Options?
216 students attend Innovations & Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Innovations & Options students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations & Options?
Innovations & Options has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Innovations & Options offer ?
Innovations & Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Innovations & Options part of?
Innovations & Options is part of School District 27j.
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