Serving 71 students in grades 11-12, Ascend College Prep ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Ascend College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
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Ascend College Prep's student population of 71 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
Ascend College Prep ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascend College Prep is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Ascend College Prep's ranking?
Ascend College Prep is ranked #34 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ascend College Prep?
The graduation rate of Ascend College Prep is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ascend College Prep?
71 students attend Ascend College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ascend College Prep students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascend College Prep?
Ascend College Prep has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ascend College Prep offer ?
Ascend College Prep offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Ascend College Prep part of?
Ascend College Prep is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
In what neighborhood is Ascend College Prep located?
Ascend College Prep is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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