Serving 2,154 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colorado Connections Academy ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,154 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Connections Academy's student population of 2,154 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado Connections Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Connections Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
60%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Connections Academy's ranking?
Colorado Connections Academy is ranked #718 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Connections Academy often compared to?
Colorado Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Colorado Connections Academy is 76%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Colorado Connections Academy?
2,154 students attend Colorado Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Colorado Connections Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Connections Academy?
Colorado Connections Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Connections Academy offer ?
Colorado Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Connections Academy part of?
Colorado Connections Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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