Serving 119 students in grades 6-8, Colorado Skies Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Skies Academy's student population of 119 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Colorado Skies Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Skies Academy 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
#902 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Skies Academy's ranking?
Colorado Skies Academy is ranked #902 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Skies Academy often compared to?
Colorado Skies Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Middle School, Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Skies Academy?
119 students attend Colorado Skies Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Colorado Skies Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Skies Academy?
Colorado Skies Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Skies Academy offer ?
Colorado Skies Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Skies Academy part of?
Colorado Skies Academy is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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