Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highline Academy Northeast 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highline Academy Northeast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Highline Academy Northeast's student population of 593 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highline Academy Northeast 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 Highline Academy Northeast is 0.75, which is more 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
#1457 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
36%
5%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Highline Academy Northeast's ranking?
Highline Academy Northeast is ranked #1457 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Highline Academy Northeast often compared to?
Highline Academy Northeastis often viewed alongside schools like Omar D Blair Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Highline Academy Northeast?
593 students attend Highline Academy Northeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Highline Academy Northeast students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highline Academy Northeast?
Highline Academy Northeast has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highline Academy Northeast offer ?
Highline Academy Northeast offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highline Academy Northeast part of?
Highline Academy Northeast is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Highline Academy Northeast located?
Highline Academy Northeast is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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