Serving 181 students in grades 8-10, Ace Community Challenge School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ace Community Challenge School?
The graduation rate of Ace Community Challenge School is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Ace Community Challenge School?
181 students attend Ace Community Challenge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ace Community Challenge School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ace Community Challenge School?
Ace Community Challenge School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ace Community Challenge School offer ?
Ace Community Challenge School offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is Ace Community Challenge School part of?
Ace Community Challenge School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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