Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Boulder Universal ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder Universal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Boulder Universal's student population of 226 students has grown by 232% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 325% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Boulder Universal ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Universal is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Universal's ranking?
Boulder Universal is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boulder Universal?
The graduation rate of Boulder Universal is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Boulder Universal?
226 students attend Boulder Universal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Boulder Universal students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder Universal?
Boulder Universal has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boulder Universal offer ?
Boulder Universal offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulder Universal part of?
Boulder Universal is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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