Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Peyton Online Academy 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peyton Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peyton Online Academy's student population of 18 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peyton Online Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peyton Online Academy is 0.30, 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
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peyton Online Academy's ranking?
Peyton Online Academy is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Peyton Online Academy often compared to?
Peyton Online Academyis often viewed alongside schools like World Academy High School, Boulder Universal 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 is the graduation rate of Peyton Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Peyton Online Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Peyton Online Academy?
18 students attend Peyton Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peyton Online Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peyton Online Academy?
Peyton Online Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peyton Online Academy offer ?
Peyton Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peyton Online Academy part of?
Peyton Online Academy is part of Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And.
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