Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Academy's student population of 317 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Academy is 0.43, 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
#669 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Academy's ranking?
Jefferson Academy is ranked #669 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Academy?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
317 students attend Jefferson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jefferson Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jefferson Academy offer ?
Jefferson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jefferson Academy part of?
Jefferson Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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