The Academy at High Point
The Academy at High Point
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-8 | Charter School Institute
The Academy at High Point is located in Aurora, CO and is one of 20 schools in Charter School Institute School District. It is a charter school that serves 543 students in grades PK-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
The Academy at High Point did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See The Academy at High Point's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, The Academy at High Point had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Academy at High Point's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
The Academy at High Point did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See The Academy at High Point's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, The Academy at High Point had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Academy at High Point's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Falcon Creek Middle School 0.1 miles |  |
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| Rolling Hills Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Timberline Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Belle's & Beau's Academy At The Farm 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Montessori School Of Aurora 1.1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 543
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, The Academy at High Point had 38% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
33%
Black
28%
Hispanic
27%
Two or More Races
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Charter School Institute District Spending
$5,875Per Pupil
The Charter School Institute spends $5,875 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 50% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charter School Institute District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, The Academy at High Point had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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4 out of 10
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