Serving 364 students in grades 6-12, Union Colony Preparatory School 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Colony Preparatory School's student population of 364 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Colony Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Colony Preparatory School is 0.59, 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
#1274 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Colony Preparatory School's ranking?
Union Colony Preparatory School is ranked #1274 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Union Colony Preparatory School often compared to?
Union Colony Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Schools, Frontier Charter Academy, West Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Colony Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Union Colony Preparatory School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Union Colony Preparatory School?
364 students attend Union Colony Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Union Colony Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Colony Preparatory School?
Union Colony Preparatory School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Union Colony Preparatory School offer ?
Union Colony Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Union Colony Preparatory School part of?
Union Colony Preparatory School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2011
i think the learning
is good but i think
in sertant classes
they should give
there students longer
time to get there
work done.
5 6/21/2011
The academic quality is superior with teachers who care. They have music, art and some sports available and the awards are great. The facilities are adequate, and to be honest I don't know much about parental involvement because I am unable to participate at this time. I would recommend this school, yes!
2 1/17/2011
The quality of academic excellence at Union Colony is great, but too much for the students to deal with. It's hard for them to be kids when they have 50 pounds of homework on their backs!You may take whatever music class you like, but their is a very limited set of extracurricular activities, especially the middle school. But that's not the worst part, the worst part is the fact of how much homework each student is required to do everyday is ridiculous!
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