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27j Online Academy
High School · School District 27j · Brighton, CO
A high school in Brighton, CO where students score 50 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18551 E. 160TH AVE, Brighton, CO 80601
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 27j Online Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where 27j Online Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brighton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,031
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations & OptionsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Brighton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,773 | Compare → |
| Brighton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–10 | 1.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Prairie View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,805 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #29 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
27j Online Academy is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 27j Online Academy
27j Online Academy is a public high school in Brighton, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,783 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 27j Online Academy
What grades does 27j Online Academy serve?
27j Online Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend 27j Online Academy?
27j Online Academy has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 27j Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 27j Online Academy is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 27j Online Academy rank in CO?
27j Online Academy ranks #1,783 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is 27j Online Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
27j Online Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 27j Online Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 27j Online Academy has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is 27j Online Academy a charter school?
No, 27j Online Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 27j Online Academy a Title I school?
No, 27j Online Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 655-2527
- Area population (ZIP 80601)
- 41,301
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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