Lookout Mountain

2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
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Top 30%
Lookout Mountain ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lookout Mountain ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
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School Rankings

Lookout Mountain ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CO)
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lookout Mountain, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lookout Mountain and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lookout Mountain and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lookout Mountain's ranking?
Lookout Mountain is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lookout Mountain often compared to?
Lookout Mountainis often viewed alongside schools like Respect Academy, Goal Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What grades does Lookout Mountain offer ?
Lookout Mountain offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Lookout Mountain part of?
Lookout Mountain is part of Division Of Youth Services School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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