Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Pikes Peak Online School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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/Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pikes Peak Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pikes Peak Online School's student population of 384 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2014
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Rankings
Pikes Peak Online School 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 Pikes Peak Online School is 0.61, 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
#1336 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Pikes Peak Online School's ranking?
Pikes Peak Online School is ranked #1336 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Online School?
The graduation rate of Pikes Peak Online School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Online School?
384 students attend Pikes Peak Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pikes Peak Online School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Online School?
Pikes Peak Online School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pikes Peak Online School offer ?
Pikes Peak Online School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pikes Peak Online School part of?
Pikes Peak Online School is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
In what neighborhood is Pikes Peak Online School located?
Pikes Peak Online School is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in South Westminster.
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