Spark Online Academy

Summary:

Spark Online Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving grades KG-10 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which is ranked 74th out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spark Online Academy has a diverse student population, with 44.71% White, 11.06% African American, 33.17% Hispanic, 0.96% Asian, 1.92% Native American, and 8.17% two or more races. The school outperforms the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the state of Colorado in several key test score areas, particularly in 8th grade science and English language arts, with 34.6% and 44.4% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively. This suggests the school is providing effective instruction and support for its students. Additionally, Spark Online Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, ranging from 3.0 to 29.2 students per teacher.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Merit Academy, Education reEnvisioned School, and D3 My Way Virtual School, Spark Online Academy has a more diverse student population and stronger academic performance. The school's low student-teacher ratio may be a contributing factor to its success, though further analysis of the school's free and reduced lunch rates could provide additional insights into the school's performance and student demographics.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-11

 2015 Wickes Rd
       Colorado Springs, CO  80919


(719) 328-4300

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,543 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.7%
Hispanic:
33.2%
African American:
11.1%
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Compare Details Spark Online Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spark Online Academy is $20,543.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spark Online Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spark Online Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.26 218th 480 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Open Quote If there was a zero, I would give them that. Not a good school at all! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spark Online Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 138 29 8 86 6 2 26 0 295
2023 93 23 2 69 4 0 17 0 208

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Spark Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 295 23.5 12.5 n/a
2023 208 25.2 8.2 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 Spark Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 295 23.5 12.5 n/a
2023 208 25.2 8.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spark Online Academy

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2022 $13,710
2023 $20,543

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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Students at Spark Online Academy are 45% White, 33% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Spark Online Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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