Sobesky Academy (Closed 2024)

2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sobesky Academy 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
104 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sobesky Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sobesky Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
36%
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Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sobesky Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sobesky Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sobesky Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sobesky Academy and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sobesky Academy and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sobesky Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sobesky Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sobesky Academy's ranking?
Sobesky Academy is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sobesky Academy?
The graduation rate of Sobesky Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sobesky Academy?
104 students attend Sobesky Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sobesky Academy students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sobesky Academy?
Sobesky Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sobesky Academy offer ?
Sobesky Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sobesky Academy part of?
Sobesky Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Sobesky Academy located?
Sobesky Academy is located in the Morse Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Morse Park.

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