Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Psd Global Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher 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 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Psd Global Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Psd Global Academy's student population of 306 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Psd Global 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 Psd Global Academy is 0.46, 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
#409 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 Psd Global Academy's ranking?
Psd Global Academy is ranked #409 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Psd Global Academy?
The graduation rate of Psd Global Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Psd Global Academy?
306 students attend Psd Global Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Psd Global Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psd Global Academy?
Psd Global Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Psd Global Academy offer ?
Psd Global Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Psd Global Academy part of?
Psd Global Academy is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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