Academy Charter School

1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Academy Charter School's student population of 582 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1993

School Rankings

Academy Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Charter School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#193 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
54%
33%
68%
45%
(20-21)
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Charter School's ranking?
Academy Charter School is ranked #193 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Academy Charter School often compared to?
Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen View Academy, American Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
582 students attend Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Academy Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy Charter School offer ?
Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Charter School part of?
Academy Charter School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Think twice before sending your kids here! Administration, staff not very involved or concerned for individual childrens needs. curriculum wonderful, location fine, Overall feel no community or support for anyone outside of the circle formed by the administrators...
- Posted by Parent - kimbu

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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