West Ridge Academy vs. Frontier Charter Academy
Should you attend West Ridge Academy or Frontier Charter 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
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Top Rankings
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Frontier Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Ridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,432 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Frontier Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
329 students
1,432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#733 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
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≥95%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
120
Grade 1 Students
45
125
Grade 2 Students
43
125
Grade 3 Students
44
125
Grade 4 Students
42
123
Grade 5 Students
34
118
Grade 6 Students
30
117
Grade 7 Students
21
114
Grade 8 Students
28
112
Grade 9 Students
-
94
Grade 10 Students
-
101
Grade 11 Students
-
81
Grade 12 Students
-
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
51%
36%
% Black
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2%
% White
47%
56%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%