Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Career Readiness Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Career Readiness Academy's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Career Readiness Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Readiness Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
36%
Black
21%
5%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Readiness Academy's ranking?
Career Readiness Academy is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Career Readiness Academy often compared to?
Career Readiness Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Community Prep Charter School, Odyssey Early College And Career Options by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Career Readiness Academy?
85 students attend Career Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Career Readiness Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Readiness Academy?
Career Readiness Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Readiness Academy offer ?
Career Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Readiness Academy part of?
Career Readiness Academy is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Career Readiness Academy located?
Career Readiness Academy is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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