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#354 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 19% in state

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

School · State Charter School Institute · Lone Tree, CO

A State Charter School Institute charter school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

10004 PARK MEADOWS DRIVE, Lone Tree, CO 80124

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$12,197
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 40% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)

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

Based on 5 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High11,442/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lone Tree), 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

$126,775

Median home value

$726,600

Median rent

$2,055/mo

College educated

66.5%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·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
Colorado Connections @ 27jEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi1,652Compare →
Colorado Summit Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.1K–121.2 mi930Compare →
Skyview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.4PK–122.5 mi1,283Compare →
Academy of Charter SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–12Not available1,874Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

State Charter School Institute

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#12 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.

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is a public school in Lone Tree, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 857 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

What grades does Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County serve?

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County?

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County has an enrollment of approximately 857 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County rank in CO?

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County ranks #354 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County's MySchoolScout rating?

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Is Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County a charter school?

Yes, Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County a Title I school?

No, Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
857
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 80124)
22,472
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
39
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 80124; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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