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#1324 of 1,815 schools in CO
Vista Academy
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 TELLURIDE STREET BLDG. 6, Denver, CO 80249
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Academy score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* 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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vista 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$97,457
Median home value
$457,500
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80249; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep RiseCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,022 | 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.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #161 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vista Academy is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Academy
Vista Academy is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,324 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Academy
What grades does Vista Academy serve?
Vista Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Academy?
Vista Academy has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Academy rank in CO?
Vista Academy ranks #1,324 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Vista Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Vista Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Vista Academy a charter school?
No, Vista Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Academy a Title I school?
No, Vista Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Academy?
83.5% of students at Vista 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.3%
- Phone
- (720) 423-7650
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80249)
- 41,209
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 80249; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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