Excellent
#206 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Golden View Classical Academy
School · State Charter School Institute · Golden, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 CORPORATE CIRCLE, Golden, CO 80401
- Math 55% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Golden View Classical Academy score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Golden View Classical Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden), 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
$112,444
Median home value
$748,800
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Montessori - Golden Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Jeffco Remote Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Augustine Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Miller Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #8 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.
Golden View Classical Academy is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy is a public school in Golden, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 743 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden View Classical Academy
What grades does Golden View Classical Academy serve?
Golden View Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Golden View Classical Academy?
Golden View Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden View Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden View Classical Academy 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 Golden View Classical Academy rank in CO?
Golden View Classical Academy ranks #206 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Golden View Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden View Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Golden View Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden View Classical Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Golden View Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Golden View Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden View Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Golden View Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (720) 598-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 80401)
- 43,429
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80401; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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