Very Good
#532 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Skyview Academy
School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 charter school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6161 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, Highlands Ranch, CO 80124
- Math 49% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Skyview Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Skyview 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Mile High AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Colorado Connections @ 27jEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| Colorado Summit Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 930 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #50 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skyview Academy is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skyview Academy
Skyview Academy is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 1,283 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skyview Academy
What grades does Skyview Academy serve?
Skyview Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Skyview Academy?
Skyview Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skyview Academy rank in CO?
Skyview Academy ranks #532 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Skyview Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Skyview Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Skyview Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyview Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Skyview Academy a charter school?
Yes, Skyview Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Skyview Academy a Title I school?
No, Skyview Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyview Academy?
13.3% of students at Skyview 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (303) 471-8439
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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 · 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 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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