About This School
Academy of Charter Schools is located in Westminster, CO and is one of 55 schools in Northglenn-thornton School District No. 12 In The County O. It is a charter school that serves 1221 students in grades K-12.
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 of Charter Schools 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 Academy of Charter Schools's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Academy of Charter Schools had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of Charter Schools'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 of Charter Schools 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 Academy of Charter Schools's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Academy of Charter Schools had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of Charter Schools's students and teachers. more
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Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O District Spending
$8,129Per Pupil
The Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O spends $8,129 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O 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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| Mapleton Early Learning Center 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Valley View Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| M. Scott Carpenter Middle School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Adventure Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Enrichment Academy 1.8 miles | |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-12
- Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Academy of Charter Schools11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
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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 ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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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Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Colorado students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1221
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Academy of Charter Schools had 20% 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)
White
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Academy of Charter Schools had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County OAbout Westminster, CO
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Westminster | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,323 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 34% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 66%/33% |
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