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Highline Academy Northeast

Summary:

Highline Academy Northeast is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Denver, Colorado, with a diverse student population. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on academic assessments, particularly for its African American and Hispanic students, as well as students from low-income families.

Highline Academy Northeast's proficiency rates on the CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments are significantly lower than the School District No. 1 and the state in both English Language Arts (26.4% vs. 40.7% and 44.1%) and Math (12.4% vs. 31.2% and 34.2%). This trend has been consistent over the past few years, and the school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Highline Academy Northeast ranked 12th out of 18 Colorado elementary schools for African American students and 188th out of 242 for Hispanic students in English Language Arts proficiency.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Highline Academy Northeast's academic struggles raise questions about the underlying factors contributing to its performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lena Archuleta Elementary School, which consistently outperforms Highline Academy Northeast on CMAS assessments, the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to addressing the school's challenges becomes evident. Identifying and addressing the root causes of Highline Academy Northeast's underperformance, particularly for its disadvantaged student populations, will be crucial in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 19451 East Maxwell Place
       Denver, CO  80249-8738

(720) 485-5172

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
815th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,850 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.2%
Hispanic:
30.7%
White:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highline Academy Northeast ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 67th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.42. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Highline Academy Northeast has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highline Academy Northeast is $13,850. 105 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highline Academy Northeast:

SchoolDigger ranks Highline Academy Northeast 815th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Highline Academy Northeast in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Highline Academy Northeast

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Rank History for all students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.15 689th 917 24.9%
2019 19.35 782nd 965 19.0%
2021 29.80 526th 710 25.9%
2022 17.61 758th 921 17.7%
2023 15.43 804th 933 13.8%
2024 14.42 815th 943 13.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.28 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.04 288th 308 6.5%
2019 20.92 295th 332 11.1%
2021 58.09 32nd 75 57.3%
2022 28.59 158th 203 22.2%
2023 17.90 251st 265 5.3%
2024 20.19 311th 365 14.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.30 618th 690 10.4%
2019 16.18 659th 758 13.1%
2021 25.89 303rd 351 13.7%
2022 10.63 557th 595 6.4%
2023 11.54 587th 642 8.6%
2024 13.29 611th 684 10.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.24 578th 693 16.6%
2019 17.50 642nd 764 16.0%
2021 16.09 327th 352 7.1%
2022 14.09 528th 594 11.1%
2023 15.36 563rd 649 13.3%
2024 6.79 666th 683 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.77 13th 18 27.8%
2023 30.10 15th 20 25.0%
2024 29.05 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highline Academy Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.27 220th 270 18.5%
2021 61.31 17th 30 43.3%
2022 30.92 101st 153 34.0%
2024 25.91 188th 242 22.3%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Open Quote I have three kids at this school and we all LOVE IT. The last negative post is outdated and skewed. Personally, I loved the music teacher they referred to (because he actually got my kids excited about music!), but I love the new teacher as well. And yes, there was a turnover in leadership several years ago, which takes time to level out. The current principal is solid and clearly dedicated to the community and the kids - you see him everyday at the dropoff/pickup line. The teachers are wonderful and always available - they reach out to parents in a variety of ways and remain consistently responsive to parent requests. The students are widely varied in backgrounds, and the school does an EXCELLENT job of promoting and celebrating this diversity. But the thing I love most of all, my kids loooooove going to this school. They're all building strong friendships and striving for personal growth, while other students, teacher and staff cheer them on daily. I can't imagine going anywhere else. This school is awesome! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 23, 2018

Open Quote The first couple of years we had at this school were great. Since the original principal left it has gone downhill. I won't let my kids attend music class given the teacher does whatever he wants, lets the kids hear bad music and videos. They don't follow my sons IEP and can't seem to support their teachers enough to keep them from leaving in the middle of the school year. Three 4th grads teachers in one year is sad! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Highline Academy Northeast

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 31 28 4 52 0 0 13 0 128
2016 59 62 10 94 1 0 27 0 253
2017 76 88 18 130 0 0 30 0 342
2018 82 105 33 170 0 0 37 0 427
2019 90 135 38 204 0 0 46 0 513
2020 94 168 45 201 1 0 37 0 546
2021 72 185 55 180 1 3 29 0 525
2022 68 200 60 176 1 5 37 0 547
2023 69 198 69 178 2 7 56 0 579

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 Highline Academy Northeast

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 128 4.0 32.0 54.7
2016 253 18.0 14.0 53
2017 342 22.4 15.2 55.8
2018 427 33.9 12.5 61.6
2019 513 40.7 12.5 65.1
2020 546 47.2 11.5 65.9
2021 525 43.7 12.0 68.6
2022 547 44.8 12.2 63.8
2023 579 50.4 11.4 68.9

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 Highline Academy Northeast

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 128 4.0 32.0 54.7
2016 253 18.0 14.0 53
2017 342 22.4 15.2 55.8
2018 427 33.9 12.5 61.6
2019 513 40.7 12.5 65.1
2020 546 47.2 11.5 65.9
2021 525 43.7 12.0 68.6
2022 547 44.8 12.2 63.8
2023 579 50.4 11.4 68.9

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 Highline Academy Northeast

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,150
2020 $10,943
2021 $12,406
2022 $13,403
2023 $13,850

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highline Academy Northeast

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 782nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 804th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highline Academy Northeast)26.226.2
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Highline Academy Northeast)2514.3
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highline Academy Northeast)26.317.9
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Highline Academy Northeast)1611.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Highline Academy Northeast)7.512.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highline Academy Northeast)36.534.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Highline Academy Northeast)28.320
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highline Academy Northeast)28.725.9
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Highline Academy Northeast)22.515.1
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students513579
 12.9%
African American135198
 46.7%
American Indian02
Asian3869
 81.6%
Hispanic204178
 12.7%
Pacific Islander07
White9069
 23.3%
Two or More Races4656
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%68.9%
 3.8%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Highline Academy Northeast.

Highline Academy Northeast ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Highline Academy Northeast are 34% African American, 31% Hispanic, 12% White, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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