About This School
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is located in Denver, CO and is one of 150 schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a charter school that serves 371 students in grades 5-8.
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.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy 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 Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy'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.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy 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 Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's students and teachers. more
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Denver Public Schools District Spending
$15,769Per Pupil
The Denver Public Schools spends $15,769 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 42% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Denver Public Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Valverde Elementary School 0.1 miles |  |
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| Rishel Middle School 0.1 miles | |
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| Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy 0.1 miles | |
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| St Rose of Lima School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Florence Crittenton High School 0.5 miles | |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 5-8
- Denver Public Schools
Made AYP
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Contact
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy375 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
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Test Scores
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.
About the CELA
What is it?
The CELA is used to measure a student's mastery of the state's content standards in English proficiency for English language learners.
Which Grades and Subjects?
All K-12 students who have been identified as having a language background other than English in the state of Colorado participate in a statewide assessment in the areas of English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at five levels: beginner, early intermediate, intermediate, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 371
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy had 91% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 35% 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 (2010)
Hispanic
96%
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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
5
Wow it is the most organized school yet, I love to see my kid learn more and participate more, it makes my child be a better person in the inside also. There are many oppurtunities to learn and get help. Keep up the good work!
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 7, 2009
About Denver, CO
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Denver | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,500 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 35 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 22% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 66%/33% |
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