Destinations Career Academy of Colorado

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.