Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Twin Peaks Charter 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 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Peaks Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Twin Peaks Charter Academy's student population of 807 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Twin Peaks Charter 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 Twin Peaks Charter Academy is 0.56, 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
#456 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
5th Grade Rock Wall Camp, Chess Club, Debate Team, K-5 Movies, K-5 Running Club, K-8 Community Garden Project, Martial Arts Camps, MS Jazz Band, Odyssey Of The Mind, YMCA operated after-school day care on-site
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Peaks Charter Academy's ranking?
Twin Peaks Charter Academy is ranked #456 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Twin Peaks Charter Academy often compared to?
Twin Peaks Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Flagstaff Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Twin Peaks Charter Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
807 students attend Twin Peaks Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Twin Peaks Charter Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
Twin Peaks Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Twin Peaks Charter Academy offer ?
Twin Peaks Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Twin Peaks Charter Academy part of?
Twin Peaks Charter Academy is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
This school is very challenging. And it's a better environment for students to be educated in. There s no such thing as rumors in our school. Everybody is friendly and easy to get along and become friends with.
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