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#1726 of 1,815 schools in CO

Achieve Online

High School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO

A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2115 AFTON WAY, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
AP Participation1.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$15,835
Chronic Absenteeism52.1%

Students at Achieve Online score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Achieve Online sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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

$61,777

Median home value

$352,400

Median rent

$1,227/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odyssey Early College and Career OptionsEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.0 mi316Compare →
The Bijou SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.0 mi160Compare →
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified4.26–120.8 mi275Compare →
St Mary's High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private9–121.0 mi219Compare →

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.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#56 of 57
District spending per student
$15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Achieve Online is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Achieve Online

Achieve Online is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 326 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Achieve Online

What grades does Achieve Online serve?

Achieve Online serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Achieve Online?

Achieve Online has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Online?

The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Online is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Achieve Online rank in CO?

Achieve Online ranks #1,726 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Achieve Online's MySchoolScout rating?

Achieve Online has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Achieve Online?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Achieve Online has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Achieve Online a charter school?

No, Achieve Online is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Achieve Online a Title I school?

No, Achieve Online is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achieve Online?

61.3% of students at Achieve Online 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.1%
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 80909)
36,171
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
36.8
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 80909; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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