Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School's student population of 751 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 Colorado Preparatory Academy High School's ranking?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is ranked #655 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Preparatory Academy High School often compared to?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal, Denver Online by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
751 students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Preparatory Academy High School offer ?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Preparatory Academy High School part of?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Preparatory Academy High School located?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in South Westminster.
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