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#743 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Academy of Charter Schools
School · State Charter School Institute · Westminster, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
11800 LOWELL BLVD, Westminster, CO 80031
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of Charter Schools score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Charter Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$106,244
Median home value
$499,200
Median rent
$1,911/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80031; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Flatiron's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Flatirons AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Five Star Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #15 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy of Charter Schools is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Charter Schools
Academy of Charter Schools is a public school in Westminster, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 1,874 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Charter Schools
What grades does Academy of Charter Schools serve?
Academy of Charter Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Charter Schools?
Academy of Charter Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Charter Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Charter Schools is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Charter Schools rank in CO?
Academy of Charter Schools ranks #743 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Academy of Charter Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Charter Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Academy of Charter Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Charter Schools has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Academy of Charter Schools a charter school?
Yes, Academy of Charter Schools is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy of Charter Schools a Title I school?
No, Academy of Charter Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Charter Schools?
34.6% of students at Academy of Charter Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (303) 289-8088
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80031)
- 36,350
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 80031; 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 multi-year average, 2014-2022, multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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