Platte River Charter Academy
Platte River Charter Academy
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Douglas County School District NO. RE 1
Platte River Charter Academy is located in Highlands Ranch, CO and is one of 76 schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1. It is a charter school that serves 520 students in grades K-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.
Platte River Charter 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 Platte River Charter Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Platte River Charter Academy had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Platte River Charter 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.
Platte River Charter 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 Platte River Charter Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Platte River Charter Academy had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Platte River Charter Academy's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
4085 South Lark Sparrow St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
(303) 221-1070
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose School At Shadow Canyon 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Cougar Run Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Cresthill Middle School 0.8 miles | |
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| Cherry Hills Christian 1 miles | n/a | |
| Mountain Ridge Middle School 1.2 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 520
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Platte River Charter Academy had 0% 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
80%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Two or More Races
6%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
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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
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Platte River Charter Academy had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Douglas County School District NO. RE 1Test 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.
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