Is Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County a good school?

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County ranks 343 rd of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County?

In the 2023-24 school year, 857 students attended Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County.

What is the racial makeup of Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County?

Students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

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Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is a public charter school located in Lone Tree, Colorado, serving 862 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is ranked 45th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating.

Ascent Classical Academy consistently outperforms the State Charter School Institute and the state of Colorado in various standardized test scores, including CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) and SAT/PSAT. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts (51.2% vs. 40.5% for the State Charter School Institute and 44.1% for Colorado) and CMAS Math (42.9% vs. 29.7% for the State Charter School Institute and 34.2% for Colorado). Additionally, 96% of 11th-grade students at Ascent Classical Academy were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 64% for the State Charter School Institute and 58% for Colorado. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.3 to 18.1 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Aurora Central Campus, Collegiate Academy of Colorado, and Lotus School for Excellence, Ascent Classical Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance. These nearby schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math, as well as SAT and PSAT scores, highlighting the academic gap between Ascent Classical Academy and other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124

(720) 531-8775

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,514

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 857

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Asian:

5.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County ranks better than 64.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (9.6%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is 17.8. 4 alternative schools in the State Charter School Institute District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County employs 47.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is $8,514. 6 alternative schools in the State Charter School Institute District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County 343^rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County 171^st of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County 31^st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	64.91	265^th	710	62.7%
2022	64.87	298^th	921	67.6%
2023	69.07	262^nd	933	71.9%
2024	62.15	343^rd	943	63.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.78	13^th	365	96.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	49.13	219^th	351	37.6%
2022	54.06	270^th	595	54.6%
2023	64.35	203^rd	642	68.4%
2024	54.55	288^th	684	57.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	65.09	141^st	352	59.9%
2022	59.70	222^nd	594	62.6%
2023	57.68	254^th	649	60.9%
2024	52.54	311^th	683	54.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	34.13	332^nd	454	26.9%
2023	46.88	282^nd	525	46.3%
2024	31.42	396^th	539	26.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	70.17	93^rd	369	74.8%
2022	52.98	181^st	448	59.6%
2023	55.74	166^th	480	65.4%
2024	57.70	171^st	485	64.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	55.69	132^nd	326	59.5%
2023	61.75	120^th	363	66.9%
2024	52.62	148^th	350	57.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	41.42	171^st	328	47.9%
2023	40.55	184^th	356	48.3%
2024	53.68	138^th	357	61.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	40.25	161^st	265	39.2%
2023	16.47	242^nd	286	15.4%
2024	51.97	126^th	273	53.8%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	83.57	27^th	210	87.1%
2022	86.05	23^rd	221	89.6%
2023	85.37	43^rd	349	87.7%
2024	88.19	31^st	349	91.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.04	6^th	257	97.7%
2023	83.72	36^th	254	85.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.01	36^th	253	85.8%
2023	76.35	64^th	252	74.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	67.84	69^th	225	69.3%
2022	78.26	47^th	228	79.4%
2023	88.72	14^th	234	94.0%
2024	88.09	14^th	229	93.9%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	553	4	17	51	4	0	20	649
2022	657	1	14	69	5	0	17	763
2023	731	8	21	78	5	1	18	862
2024	686	9	48	82	4	1	27	857

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	649	37.4	17.3	n/a
2022	763	43.7	17.4	n/a
2023	862	47.4	18.1	n/a
2024	857	47.9	17.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	649	37.4	17.3	n/a
2022	763	43.7	17.4	n/a
2023	862	47.4	18.1	n/a
2024	857	47.9	17.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$8,441
2022	$7,576
2023	$8,514

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10004 Park Meadows Drive	Lone Tree	80124	Douglas County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 531-8775	857	48	17.8		686 (80.0%)	9 (1.1%)	82 (9.6%)	48 (5.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.2%)								(n/a)	91.0	67.0	92.0	49.0	96.0	73.0	43.0	52.3	55.1	45.8	73.6	41.3	51.2	48.2	51.8	42.3	33.3	52.8	23.9	42.9	48.1	30.4	39.1	$8,514
Colorado Summit Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	8 Inverness Drive E #110	Englewood	80112	Arapahoe County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 794-2302	930	69	13.4		476 (51.2%)	62 (6.7%)	291 (31.3%)	14 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (1.0%)	75 (8.1%)								(n/a)	54.0	14.0	63.0	22.0	66.0	30.0					29.2	55.9	39.8						24.2	17.7		21.9	30.4	$8,747
Colorado Connections @ 27J	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240	Englewood	80112	Arapahoe County	School District 27J	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(303) 794-2302	1,652	83	19.8		913 (55.3%)	94 (5.7%)	471 (28.5%)	15 (0.9%)	19 (1.2%)	15 (0.9%)	125 (7.6%)								(n/a)	74.0		69.0		63.0	18.0		16.7	34.4		45.2	26.1	33.0		16.7	19.4		28.6		18.6	25.0	11.9	18.8	$4,706
Skyview Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6161 Business Center Drive	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 471-8439	1,283	83	15.4	13.3%	718 (56.0%)	24 (1.9%)	168 (13.1%)	244 (19.0%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	121 (9.4%)								(n/a)	80.0	42.0	82.0	62.0	76.0	46.0	63.7	52.4	54.1	63.7	61.5	71.3	60.9	70.3	39.4	40.8	45.1	40.4	64.4	49.7	46.3	65.1		$10,447
STEM School Highlands Ranch	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8773 Ridgeline Drive	Highlands Ranch	80129	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 683-7836	1,399	75	18.7	11.7%	705 (50.4%)	30 (2.1%)	175 (12.5%)	358 (25.6%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.7%)	118 (8.4%)								(n/a)	92.0	63.0	88.0	63.0	96.0	81.0	53.9	62.1	71.7	57.4	62.5	77.2	64.2	61.8	57.3	61.6	42.3	53.1	64.0	55.8	64.3	62.6	79.4	$11,012
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning	Public, Alternative	K-12	1700 South Holly Street	Denver	80222	Denver County	Denver 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 759-2076	379	26	14.7	2.4%	291 (76.8%)	6 (1.6%)	48 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)								(n/a)	69.0	38.0	62.0	56.0			33.3	65.2	78.9	56.5	72.1	62.2	61.9	47.6	69.6	57.9	30.4	37.2	45.9	44.4	57.1	50.0		$12,516
Lotus School for Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	11001-A East Alameda Avenue	Aurora	80012	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 360-0052	945	59	16.0	89.8%	117 (12.4%)	387 (41.0%)	399 (42.2%)	10 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.1%)								(n/a)	61.0	28.0	48.0	19.0	45.0	27.0	16.9	26.6	42.4	22.0	26.4	28.6	26.9	14.1	7.5	33.3	3.6	10.1	12.0	12.8	43.1	10.1	15.5	$13,465
Vanguard Classical School - East	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	17101 East Ohio Drive	Aurora	80017	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 338-4110	728	48	15.1	81.5%	93 (12.8%)	295 (40.5%)	287 (39.4%)	22 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.8%)								(n/a)	40.0		39.0	11.0	32.0	16.0	23.6	19.7	33.3	22.5	21.1	16.1	23.0	20.4	11.8	23.9			8.9	12.2	28.2	10.7	24.0	$12,744
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2250 South Quitman Way	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0200	789	46	16.9	80.5%	86 (10.9%)	34 (4.3%)	619 (78.5%)	17 (2.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)								(n/a)	34.0	16.0	26.0	18.0	38.0	22.0	12.5	26.7	23.7	11.2	23.0	18.1	18.5	27.6	15.6	10.5	3.3	12.6	15.3	12.1	12.5	9.9	12.5	$17,018
Aurora Central Campus	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11700 East 11th Ave	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 340-1600	2,256	127	17.7	86.9%	172 (7.6%)	367 (16.3%)	1,516 (67.2%)	62 (2.7%)	21 (0.9%)	28 (1.2%)	90 (4.0%)								(n/a)	28.0	9.0	22.0	9.0	15.0	3.0	9.8	26.9		30.8	38.4		28.6	14.3	40.4		27.7	20.5		25.9			3.3	$17,631

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