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High Point Academy
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Aurora, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6750 N. DUNKIRK ST., Aurora, CO 80019
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Point Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Point Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$117,420
Median home value
$529,300
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80019; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Academy NortheastCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Sandra Todd-williams AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 2.2 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Omar D Blair Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 912 | 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.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #39 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.
High Point Academy is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Point Academy
High Point Academy is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 671 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Point Academy
What grades does High Point Academy serve?
High Point Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Point Academy rank in CO?
High Point Academy ranks #1,812 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is High Point Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
High Point Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 High Point Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Point Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is High Point Academy a charter school?
Yes, High Point Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is High Point Academy a Title I school?
No, High Point Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Point Academy?
59.0% of students at High Point Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 671
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (303) 217-5152
- Area population (ZIP 80019)
- 6,141
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 30
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 80019; 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
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