Serving 821 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kunsmiller Creative Arts 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 10% (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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy's student population of 821 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kunsmiller Creative Arts 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 Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is 0.35, 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
#1567 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy's ranking?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is ranked #1567 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
821 students attend Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy offer ?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy part of?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy located?
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in Harvey Park.
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