Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado's student population of 598 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is 0.24, 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
#678 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is ranked #678 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
598 students attend Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado offer ?
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado part of?
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado located?
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is located in the Lake Sherwood Corporation neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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