Summary:
The Byers School District No. 32J in Colorado is home to 4 high schools, ranging from a traditional brick-and-mortar school to several virtual academies. The standout school in the district is Byers Junior-Senior High School, which outperforms the other schools on key metrics like state-wide ranking, test scores, and student-teacher ratio.
While the virtual schools, such as Astravo Online Academy High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School, offer flexibility and access, they struggle academically compared to the traditional model. The virtual schools have much higher student-teacher ratios, which likely contributes to their lower performance on state assessments and overall school rankings.
The data suggests that the Byers School District No. 32J could benefit from a balanced approach that leverages the strengths of both virtual and traditional education models. Additionally, the higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Byers Junior-Senior High School may be a factor in its lower academic performance compared to the state average, despite its strong standing within the district.
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