Serving 1,771 students in grades Kindergarten-12, University Schools 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 46% 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: 1,771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
University Schools's student population of 1,771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Schools 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 University Schools is 0.54, 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
#1295 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Schools's ranking?
University Schools is ranked #1295 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Schools often compared to?
University Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Charter Academy, West Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Schools?
The graduation rate of University Schools is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend University Schools?
1,771 students attend University Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of University Schools students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Schools?
University Schools has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Schools offer ?
University Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is University Schools part of?
University Schools is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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