Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Peak Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peak Virtual Academy's student population of 221 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peak Virtual 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 Peak Virtual Academy is 0.32, 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
#586 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peak Virtual Academy's ranking?
Peak Virtual Academy is ranked #586 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peak Virtual Academy often compared to?
Peak Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School, Montrose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peak Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Peak Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Peak Virtual Academy?
221 students attend Peak Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Peak Virtual Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peak Virtual Academy?
Peak Virtual Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peak Virtual Academy offer ?
Peak Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peak Virtual Academy part of?
Peak Virtual Academy is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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