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Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy

375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's student population of 387 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1482 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
2%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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
What is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy's ranking?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is ranked #1482 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy often compared to?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kepner Beacon Middle School, Strive Prep - Kepner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
387 students attend Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy offer ?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy located?
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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