Academy Charter School
Academy Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-9 | Douglas County School District NO. RE 1
Academy Charter School is located in Castle Rock, CO and is one of 76 schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1. It is a charter school that serves 700 students in grades K-9.
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.
Academy Charter School made 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 Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Academy Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy Charter School'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.
Academy Charter School made 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 Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Academy Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Academy 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Woodlands Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Douglas County High School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Castle Rock Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock 1.4 miles |  |
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Good curriculum, but you can find it somewhere else. The Dean and staff appear to think the school is set up for them rather than for the purpose of teaching students. Bullying is a hugh issue. Probably becuase staff think they are entitled.
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The school could be a great place, however the Dean and some of the staff are definitely not worried about the children's overall well being. The feel of the school is unfriendly and cold. The curriculum is wonderful my children have used core knowledge since elementary and I have no complaints about the academics. Think twice before committing 8 years to a place that only seems to have one thing in mind...
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ACS is a great school. The class sizes are small. They are very focused on academics. The teachers are wonderful! They staff all hold the kids to a high level of behavior and responsibility.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 700
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Academy Charter School had 8% 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)
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84%
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10%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Douglas County School District NO. RE 1 District Spending
$8,139Per Pupil
The Douglas County School District NO. RE 1 spends $8,139 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Douglas County School District NO. RE 1 District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Academy Charter School had 21 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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