Below Average
#1444 of 1,815 schools in CO
Jeffco Virtual Academy
High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Golden, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1829 DENVER WEST DRIVE BLDG #27, Golden, CO 80401
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jeffco Virtual Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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).
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Where Jeffco Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffco Remote Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Green Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Augustine Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Chatfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,812 | Compare → |
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.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #119 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jeffco Virtual Academy is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jeffco Virtual Academy
Jeffco Virtual Academy is a public high school in Golden, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 441 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jeffco Virtual Academy
What grades does Jeffco Virtual Academy serve?
Jeffco Virtual Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Jeffco Virtual Academy?
Jeffco Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffco Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffco Virtual Academy is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jeffco Virtual Academy rank in CO?
Jeffco Virtual Academy ranks #1,444 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Jeffco Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jeffco Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Jeffco Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeffco Virtual Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jeffco Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Jeffco Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jeffco Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Jeffco Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.8%
- Phone
- (303) 982-6770
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80401)
- 43,429
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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