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Prairie Vista Youth Service Center vs. Innovations & Options

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School Overview

School
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center
192 Bromley Business Parkway
Brighton, CO 80603
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Innovations & Options
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 31 students in grades 4-12, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 235 students in grades 6-12, Innovations & Options 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
4-12
6-12
Total Students
31 students
235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Innovations & Options over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
87% | 13%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Innovations & Options.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Innovations & Options over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Innovations & Options with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#1398 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Innovations & Options, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Innovations & Options who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in CO)(17-18 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Innovations & Options who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Innovations & Options with the average graduation rate observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie Vista Youth Service Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Innovations & Options by grade.
Grade 7 Students
2
-
Grade 8 Students
2
-
Grade 9 Students
9
1
Grade 10 Students
6
24
Grade 11 Students
9
49
Grade 12 Students
3
161

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Innovations & Options, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Innovations & Options, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Innovations & Options, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Innovations & Options, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Innovations & Options, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Innovations & Options, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Innovations & Options, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Vista Youth Service Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Innovations & Options, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(13-14 School Year Data)
6%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Innovations & Options, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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