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Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado vs. Colorado Preparatory Academy High School

Should you attend Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado or Colorado Preparatory Academy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Colorado Preparatory Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 6-12, Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 810 students in grades 9-12, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
375 students
810 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
27:1
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Test Scores

#1169 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#655 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)
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40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)
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11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in CO)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
10
-
Grade 7 Students
34
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-
Grade 9 Students
60
214
Grade 10 Students
65
223
Grade 11 Students
86
189
Grade 12 Students
65
184

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
34%
31%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
52%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
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0.61
0.63
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
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