Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, Passage Charter School 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
32%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Passage Charter School?
The graduation rate of Passage Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78%.
How many students attend Passage Charter School?
22 students attend Passage Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Passage Charter School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passage Charter School?
Passage Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Passage Charter School offer ?
Passage Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Passage Charter School part of?
Passage Charter School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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