Academy Charter School vs. American Academy
Should you attend Academy Charter School or American Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
American Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 581 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 16:1 is higher than 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,803 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, American Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
581 students
2,803 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
158 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#181 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
232
Kindergarten Students
65
295
Grade 1 Students
66
303
Grade 2 Students
66
311
Grade 3 Students
65
306
Grade 4 Students
64
309
Grade 5 Students
65
291
Grade 6 Students
62
276
Grade 7 Students
61
245
Grade 8 Students
67
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
24%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%