Contemporary Learning Academy

Summary:

Contemporary Learning Academy is a public high school located in Denver, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 79 out of 115 districts in Colorado and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Contemporary Learning Academy has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools, with a student population that is 54.81% Hispanic, 29.63% African American, and only 9.63% White. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Colorado high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across various assessments, including CMAS Science, SAT Reading and Writing, and PSAT9/10 Reading and Writing. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.81% to 81.42% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Contemporary Learning Academy to nearby schools within the same district, such as West High School and Denver Center for International Studies, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings. Despite the school's low performance, the small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 8.7 over the past three years, could be leveraged to provide more personalized support and interventions for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 E. 9th Ave.
       Denver, CO  80203-4304


(720) 423-6900

District: School District No. 1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,707 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.8%
African American:
29.6%
White:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Contemporary Learning 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 11.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Contemporary Learning Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Contemporary Learning Academy has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Contemporary Learning Academy is $28,707, which is the 4th highest among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Contemporary Learning Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Contemporary Learning Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.31 278th 279 0.4%
2005 1.86 280th 280 0.0%
2006 1.91 285th 286 0.3%
2007 2.16 297th 298 0.3%
2008 2.19 300th 301 0.3%
2009 5.35 296th 310 4.5%
2010 5.07 312th 327 4.6%
2011 3.70 324th 337 3.9%
2012 5.21 314th 334 6.0%
2013 3.30 338th 349 3.2%
2014 3.96 353rd 369 4.3%
2018 5.18 369th 388 4.9%
2019 5.51 388th 411 5.6%
2023 11.41 310th 349 11.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Contemporary Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 117 157 3 199 3 n/a n/a 0 479
1989 103 172 6 198 7 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 73 196 5 201 5 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 75 222 7 185 6 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 80 206 7 278 16 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 61 110 6 199 14 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 44 46 3 179 8 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 57 36 3 193 7 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 57 36 3 193 7 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 63 60 5 267 11 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 48 54 1 231 11 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 44 62 0 217 8 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 28 82 4 163 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 28 111 4 122 7 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 11 68 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2003 11 68 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2004 11 76 5 93 3 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 13 65 0 87 4 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 16 75 4 124 6 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 12 99 3 137 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 20 67 5 150 9 n/a n/a 0 251
2009 15 57 3 134 8 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 13 92 4 139 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2011 9 79 1 110 3 1 7 0 210
2012 9 75 1 110 2 0 4 0 201
2013 16 42 1 156 2 0 4 0 221
2014 15 37 0 168 2 0 3 0 225
2015 16 21 0 83 2 1 3 0 126
2016 22 58 1 79 1 0 6 0 167
2017 14 43 0 67 3 0 4 0 131
2018 11 45 0 48 6 1 4 0 115
2019 13 48 1 50 3 0 6 0 121
2020 17 51 1 45 3 0 7 0 124
2021 13 40 0 49 3 0 8 0 113
2022 11 34 0 44 1 1 3 0 94
2023 13 40 0 74 1 0 7 0 135

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 Contemporary Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 35.3 13.5 n/a
1989 486 3.0 162.0 7
1990 480 37.9 12.6 15.6
1991 495 29.7 16.6 17.4
1992 587 47.2 12.4 36.5
1993 390 31.2 12.5 49.7
1994 280 32.4 8.6 41.4
1995 296 29.4 10.1 53
1996 296 29.4 10.1 53
1997 406 22.1 18.4 6.9
1998 345 23.2 14.9 57.1
1999 331 22.3 14.8 57.4
2000 279 61.8 4.5 74.6
2001 272 38.0 7.2 57.7
2002 186 26.0 7.2 50.5
2003 186 26.0 7.2 50.5
2004 188 24.2 7.8 64.4
2005 169 28.2 6.0 73.4
2006 225 26.7 8.4 59.1
2007 254 27.5 9.2 76.8
2008 251 31.0 8.1 64.9
2009 217 25.8 8.4 72.8
2010 252 28.0 9.0 79.4
2011 210 28.9 7.2 76.7
2012 201 20.3 9.8 77.1
2013 221 21.0 10.5 72.4
2014 225 22.5 10.0 81.3
2015 126 18.0 7.0 84.9
2016 167 19.0 8.7 76
2017 131 17.5 7.4 87
2018 115 16.0 7.1 84.3
2019 121 14.8 8.1 79.3
2020 124 14.6 8.4 79
2021 113 14.5 7.7 81.4
2022 94 15.0 6.2 78.7
2023 135 15.5 8.7 74.8

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 Contemporary Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 35.3 13.5 n/a
1989 486 3.0 162.0 7
1990 480 37.9 12.6 15.6
1991 495 29.7 16.6 17.4
1992 587 47.2 12.4 36.5
1993 390 31.2 12.5 49.7
1994 280 32.4 8.6 41.4
1995 296 29.4 10.1 53
1996 296 29.4 10.1 53
1997 406 22.1 18.4 6.9
1998 345 23.2 14.9 57.1
1999 331 22.3 14.8 57.4
2000 279 61.8 4.5 74.6
2001 272 38.0 7.2 57.7
2002 186 26.0 7.2 50.5
2003 186 26.0 7.2 50.5
2004 188 24.2 7.8 64.4
2005 169 28.2 6.0 73.4
2006 225 26.7 8.4 59.1
2007 254 27.5 9.2 76.8
2008 251 31.0 8.1 64.9
2009 217 25.8 8.4 72.8
2010 252 28.0 9.0 79.4
2011 210 28.9 7.2 76.7
2012 201 20.3 9.8 77.1
2013 221 21.0 10.5 72.4
2014 225 22.5 10.0 81.3
2015 126 18.0 7.0 84.9
2016 167 19.0 8.7 76
2017 131 17.5 7.4 87
2018 115 16.0 7.1 84.3
2019 121 14.8 8.1 79.3
2020 124 14.6 8.4 79
2021 113 14.5 7.7 81.4
2022 94 15.0 6.2 78.7
2023 135 15.5 8.7 74.8

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 Contemporary Learning Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,200
2020 $24,208
2021 $21,759
2022 $35,166
2023 $28,707

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Contemporary Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 411 High schoolsRanks 310th of 349 High schools
 5.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students121135
 11.6%
African American4840
 16.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5074
 48%
Pacific Islander00
White1313
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%74.8%
 4.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Contemporary Learning Academy.

Students at Contemporary Learning Academy are 55% Hispanic, 30% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races.


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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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