High Schools in Education Reenvisioned BOCES

Education Reenvisioned BOCES serves four high schools in Colorado — Colorado Preparatory Academy High School, Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Pikes Peak Online School, and Ascend College Prep — with a combined enrollment of roughly 1,992 students across grades 6 through 12. The district is ranked 56th out of 115 Colorado districts (51st percentile, 3 stars), and its schools differ dramatically in structure and outcomes, ranging from a small college-prep program to a fully online school, making it one of the most varied districts in the state.

At the top sits Ascend College Prep, which ranks 35th out of 338 Colorado high schools (90th percentile) and leads the group in nearly every measure: 93% SAT Reading/Writing proficiency, 44.2% CMAS science proficiency, the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.8%), and the most favorable student-teacher ratio (18.0). It also reported a 100% graduation rate when last measured. Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is the most reliable graduate-producer among schools with current data (86.4% graduation rate) and low absenteeism (17.6%), but its state rank has slid from the 56th to the 38th percentile over three years, largely due to weak math scores (13% SAT Math proficiency). Williamsburg Academy of Colorado presents the most puzzling profile: strong test scores (76% SAT Reading/Writing, 36% SAT Math) but a 54.1% graduation rate and 45.9% chronic absenteeism, suggesting a split between a high-performing test-taking cohort and many disengaged students. Pikes Peak Online School is the most struggling school, with a 52.2% graduation rate, a 5.4% dropout rate, and just 27% SAT Reading/Writing proficiency, pointing to serious engagement challenges in the online setting.

Across the district, reading and writing are relative strengths while math is a persistent weakness; only Williamsburg reaches the state average in SAT Math. Smaller schools with lower student-teacher ratios, like Ascend, tend to outperform, though size does not guarantee success. Parents should note the data gaps — free/reduced lunch figures are unavailable, Pikes Peak lacks a recent state ranking, and Ascend lacks current graduation and math data — but the overall picture is clear: this district offers one exceptional school, one solid but slipping option, and two schools where graduation and engagement remain major concerns.