Peak Alternative Program serves 22 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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
How many students attend Peak Alternative Program?
22 students attend Peak Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peak Alternative Program students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak Alternative Program?
Peak Alternative Program has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peak Alternative Program offer ?
Peak Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Peak Alternative Program part of?
Peak Alternative Program is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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