Union Colony Preparatory School

Union Colony Preparatory School is a charter high school located in Greeley, Colorado. Serving students from sixth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 348 students and employs 18 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.1 out of 10, with academic scores placing it at the 12th percentile among Colorado schools.

Specifically, only 28% of students are proficient or above in ELA/reading and 17% in math, indicating areas for improvement. Union Colony Preparatory School focuses on providing a comprehensive education beyond academics, offering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development. While the school's academic performance currently shows room for improvement, it continues to work diligently towards enhancing its curriculum and support systems to better serve its students.

The school is situated in Greeley’s mid-size city setting, where it plays an important role in the community by providing educational opportunities for a diverse group of learners.

While current test scores at Union Colony Preparatory School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Union Colony Preparatory School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.