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Doral Academy of Colorado

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Doral Academy of Colorado ranks 270 th of 469 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

270^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 469 Colorado Alternative Schools

Better than 42% of Colorado alternative schools

Summary

Doral Academy of Colorado is an alternative public charter school located in Arvada, Colorado, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 173 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 29th out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Doral Academy has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 1.5% to 2.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages. However, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.3% to 35.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Doral Academy's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 24.1% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts and 6.5% proficient or better in CMAS/Math for all grades. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.86% to 51.45% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Doral Academy to nearby schools within the same district, such as Rocky Mountain Deaf School, Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School, Sobesky Academy, and Jefferson Academy, Doral Academy generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, Doral Academy is located just 0.5 miles away from Two Roads Charter School, which appears to have stronger academic performance, with higher test scores and graduation rates.

168

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,159

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10110 Church Ranch Way
Westminster, CO 80021-3453

(303) 250-3627

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Hispanic:

35.7%

Two or more races:

9.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 52nd percentile in 2023 → 42nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (17% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 52nd-percentile peak (2023) to 42nd (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school17%

District avg47%

Colorado avg40%

270^th of 469

Colorado public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 1 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Alternative Schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1

29^th of 115Jefferson County School District No. R-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	35.4	561 of 943	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	444 of 933	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.6	450 of 921	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	28.9	666 of 965	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	11.8	563 of 596	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	270 of 469	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	302 of 485	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	258 of 458	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2019)6th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Science39%~ state avg

English Language Arts24%-21 vs state

Math6%-29 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Saturday, August 23, 2025

I was a student there. I would not send your kids there! If we get a good teacher they leave the principal just says what parents want to hear. They want kids to be responsible for their own actions but the teachers don't have to. Shaming kids in front of others should not be happening but it does here. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The turn over of student, and teachers is dizzying! This cycle started when this school launched years ago and hasn't gotten any better. Covid is not an excuse that can be used. We've lost count how many 7th grade teachers we've gone through just this year. Tired of all the talk about how it's going to improve. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Families are leaving left and right and rightfully so! They don't even have 200 students this year 19/20. No one is really getting down to the real issues, just whistle why they nod their heads and walk silently away. Rather than listen you will hear a question "What do you like about the school" "do you have anything positive"? it's all they want to hear. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

This school has been nothing but short of every effort they make. Most families who started have left along with staff. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, September 10, 2018

Doral of Colorado is trying it's best not to have reviews listed. They have taken down their social media reviews along with Great Schools review. Obviously this should be concerning... Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Promises with no delivery or accountability. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2018

There is so many reasons so many families are fleeing this school. Be aware of how the Principal addresses real issues. She blames her staff or says she wants change but no plan or action taken to do so. Close Quote

Schools Near Doral Academy of Colorado

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)							CMAS Math (2025)							CMAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Doral Academy of Colorado	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10110 Church Ranch Way	Westminster	80021	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 250-3627	168	11	15.1	52.4%	85 (50.6%)	6 (3.6%)	60 (35.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.5%)								(n/a)										28.6	30.0	44.4	24.1							6.5		38.9		$14,159
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100	Westminster	80031	Adams County	Julesburg School District No. Re1	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 128-6266	453	13	34.2		230 (50.8%)	22 (4.9%)	171 (37.7%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)											18.8													$9,102
Academy of Charter Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11800 Lowell Blvd	Westminster	80031	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 289-8088	1,887	100	18.8	33.9%	1,036 (54.9%)	18 (1.0%)	598 (31.7%)	121 (6.4%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	107 (5.7%)								(n/a)	72.0	33.0	77.0	33.0	69.0	29.0	49.0	33.3	58.9	58.2	63.6	41.0	50.8	43.4	30.5	42.1	36.1	36.8	36.4	37.8	35.0	50.0	44.4	$11,643
Two Roads Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6980 Pierce Street	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 423-3377	345	38	9.1		212 (61.4%)	4 (1.2%)	107 (31.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)								(n/a)	73.0	42.0	48.0	15.0	75.0	32.0	39.1			46.4	50.0	22.2	33.6	34.8		36.8	14.3	25.0		20.7	31.6	14.3	30.4	$8,673
Five Star Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1865 W. 121st Ave #100	Westminster	80234	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(720) 972-7430	506	33	15.4		201 (39.7%)	13 (2.6%)	233 (46.0%)	19 (3.8%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)								(n/a)	45.0		56.0		36.0				31.6	21.4			18.7				14.3			8.3				$14,997
The Pinnacle Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1001 W 84th Ave	Federal Heights	80260	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 450-3985	1,905	111	17.1	81.0%	164 (8.6%)	19 (1.0%)	1,669 (87.6%)	29 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (0.8%)								(n/a)	36.0	6.0	46.0	11.0	34.0	6.0	10.4	5.9	17.5	19.2	21.7	24.3	16.8	10.8	7.9	5.3	8.9	7.5	12.3	8.8	10.0	15.0	5.6	$11,898
Mapleton Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7350 North Broadway	Denver	80221	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(303) 853-1000	152	13	12.1		29 (19.1%)	6 (3.9%)	105 (69.1%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)													27.6							10.3				$16,920
Westgate Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	12500 Washington St	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 452-0967	540	27	20.0	38.3%	282 (52.2%)	4 (0.7%)	145 (26.9%)	60 (11.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.1%)								(n/a)	96.0	48.0	87.0	70.0	88.0	46.0	39.6	26.2	48.9	44.2	54.8	63.9	45.7	37.5	11.6	31.9	23.3	23.8	50.0	29.5	36.2	60.5	23.5	$12,648
York International	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	9200 York St	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(303) 853-1600	776	40	19.4	73.5%	60 (7.7%)	5 (0.6%)	663 (85.4%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)								(n/a)	40.0	25.0	46.0	28.0	45.0	12.0	19.2	21.2	43.5	35.1	30.0	25.9	29.0	23.1	24.5	41.3	17.9	13.6	17.0	22.3	13.0	17.6		$14,721
Stargate Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14530 Washington Street	Thornton	80023	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 450-3936	1,572	81	19.4	10.4%	748 (47.6%)	16 (1.0%)	168 (10.7%)	470 (29.9%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	156 (9.9%)								(n/a)	98.0	84.0	97.0	82.0	98.0	81.0	77.0	70.3	86.5	79.8	78.7	75.0	78.3	85.0	66.0	81.5	82.3	69.2	86.6	78.5	73.6	81.3	71.7	$12,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Doral Academy of Colorado

Is Doral Academy of Colorado a good school?

Doral Academy of Colorado ranks 270^th of 469 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Doral Academy of Colorado?

Students at Doral Academy of Colorado are 51% White, 36% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Doral Academy of Colorado?

In the 2024-25 school year, 168 students attended Doral Academy of Colorado.

What district is Doral Academy of Colorado in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

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