Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

Summary:

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is a virtual public school serving grades 4-12 in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, with a student population of 375 as of 2022-2023. While the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio, its academic performance lags behind state and local averages, particularly in math.

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado's proficiency rates on the CMAS English Language Arts and Math assessments are significantly lower than the state and its local district, with just 20.5% of students proficient in ELA and 12.5% in Math, compared to 44.1% and 34.2% statewide, respectively. However, the school's 10th grade PSAT Reading and Writing proficiency rate of 75% is higher than the state's 66%, suggesting it may be better at preparing students for the reading and writing components of college entrance exams. When compared to other nearby virtual schools, such as Five Star Online Academy and Mapleton Online, Destinations Career Academy of Colorado performs similarly or slightly better in terms of test scores.

The school's decreasing student-teacher ratio, from 21.1 in 2020-2021 to 14.7 in 2022-2023, suggests it may be able to provide more individualized attention to its students. However, the lack of data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch makes it difficult to assess the school's performance in the context of its student population. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking is unavailable, making it challenging to evaluate its performance relative to other schools in Colorado. These factors, combined with the challenges often faced by virtual schools, may contribute to the school's lower academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 4-12

 8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
       Westminster, CO  80031


(303) 128-6266

District: Julesburg School District No. Re1

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 349 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,626 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Hispanic:
36.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Destinations Career Academy of Colorado ranks better than 65.6% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Hispanic (36.1%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is 22.3. (See more...)
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Compare Destinations Career Academy of Colorado employs 25.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is $7,626. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Destinations Career Academy of Colorado 120th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Destinations Career Academy of Colorado in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 29.50 340th 454 25.1%
2014 34.05 312th 461 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 13.94 278th 327 15.0%
2011 20.05 271st 337 19.6%
2012 24.99 251st 334 24.9%
2013 19.35 280th 349 19.8%
2014 31.56 270th 369 26.8%
2018 38.19 222nd 388 42.8%
2019 41.97 221st 411 46.2%
2024 61.43 120th 349 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 403 18 5 92 10 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 698 52 8 167 49 n/a n/a 0 974
2011 975 82 15 408 42 5 0 0 1527
2012 466 25 5 110 7 15 0 0 628
2013 640 32 8 177 12 3 13 0 885
2014 490 14 5 165 9 0 0 0 683
2015 402 25 6 85 4 0 0 0 522
2016 288 19 1 65 5 1 2 0 381
2017 224 13 2 83 6 0 19 0 347
2018 186 5 1 28 4 3 23 0 250
2019 174 4 1 74 0 1 10 0 264
2020 309 21 8 165 3 2 37 0 545
2021 427 36 10 236 8 1 59 0 777
2022 286 34 8 172 6 1 38 0 545
2023 193 15 9 129 5 0 24 0 375
2024 279 23 8 204 6 6 39 0 565

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 528 n/a n/a 7.2
2010 974 17.3 56.0 5.4
2011 1527 20.9 72.7 9
2012 628 4.4 140.8 4.6
2013 885 16.8 52.4 40.1
2014 683 20.2 33.7 49.8
2015 522 18.0 29.0 34.3
2016 381 16.0 23.8 48
2017 347 14.6 23.7 51.6
2018 250 14.2 17.5 37.2
2019 264 14.9 17.6 13.6
2020 545 22.9 23.7 49.4
2021 777 36.8 21.1 n/a
2022 545 33.0 16.4 n/a
2023 375 25.3 14.7 n/a
2024 565 25.2 22.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 528 n/a n/a 7.2
2010 974 17.3 56.0 5.4
2011 1527 20.9 72.7 9
2012 628 4.4 140.8 4.6
2013 885 16.8 52.4 40.1
2014 683 20.2 33.7 49.8
2015 522 18.0 29.0 34.3
2016 381 16.0 23.8 48
2017 347 14.6 23.7 51.6
2018 250 14.2 17.5 37.2
2019 264 14.9 17.6 13.6
2020 545 22.9 23.7 49.4
2021 777 36.8 21.1 n/a
2022 545 33.0 16.4 n/a
2023 375 25.3 14.7 n/a
2024 565 25.2 22.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,767
2020 $7,359
2021 $7,366
2022 $7,787
2023 $7,626

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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Student Body

Number of students
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Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students264375
 42%
African American415
 275%
American Indian05
Asian19
 800%
Hispanic74129
 74.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White174193
 10.9%
Two or More Races1024
 140%


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Destinations Career Academy of Colorado ranks 120th of 349 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado are 49% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended Destinations Career Academy of Colorado.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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