Serving 752 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Colorado Connections Academy Durango ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Connections Academy Durango's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado Connections Academy Durango ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Connections Academy Durango 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
#1027 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Colorado Connections Academy Durango's ranking?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango is ranked #1027 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Connections Academy Durango often compared to?
Colorado Connections Academy Durangois often viewed alongside schools like Branson School Online, World Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Connections Academy Durango?
The graduation rate of Colorado Connections Academy Durango is 65-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Connections Academy Durango?
752 students attend Colorado Connections Academy Durango.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colorado Connections Academy Durango students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colorado Connections Academy Durango?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Connections Academy Durango offer ?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Colorado Connections Academy Durango part of?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Connections Academy Durango located?
Colorado Connections Academy Durango is located in the Northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Englewood, CO.
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