Serving 31 students in grades 4-12, Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center's student population of 31 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Prairie Vista Youth Service Center often compared to?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Innovations & Options by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
31 students attend Prairie Vista Youth Service Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Prairie Vista Youth Service Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Vista Youth Service Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Vista Youth Service Center offer ?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Vista Youth Service Center part of?
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center is part of School District 27j.
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