Serving 235 students in grades 6-12, Innovations & Options 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations & Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Innovations & Options's student population of 235 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovations & Options 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 Innovations & Options is 0.51, 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
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
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
63%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Innovations & Options's ranking?
Innovations & Options is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Innovations & Options often compared to?
Innovations & Optionsis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Youth Service Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovations & Options?
The graduation rate of Innovations & Options is 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Innovations & Options?
235 students attend Innovations & Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Innovations & Options students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovations & Options?
Innovations & Options has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Innovations & Options offer ?
Innovations & Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovations & Options part of?
Innovations & Options is part of School District 27j.
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