Summary:
The city of Usaf Academy, Colorado is home to two schools - Air Academy High School and Douglass Valley Elementary School, both part of the Academy School District No. 20. While the high school consistently ranks among the top in the state, the elementary school has more average performance.
Air Academy High School is the standout school in the area, ranking between 43-48 out of 349 high schools in Colorado over the past three years and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 84.2% four-year graduation rate, low 1.9% dropout rate, and students who consistently outperform district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Douglass Valley Elementary School has more mixed results, ranking between 239-388 out of 933-950 elementary schools in the state during the same period.
Both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates of 27.7%, an area the district should address. Additionally, the differences in student demographics, such as free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios, may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. By analyzing these insights, the district can make informed decisions to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students in the Usaf Academy community.
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