Doral Academy of Colorado

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Doral Academy of Colorado ranks 561 st of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Doral Academy of Colorado is an alternative public charter school located in Arvada, Colorado, serving 140 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Doral Academy has a higher percentage of White students (64.29%) compared to the district (51.8%) and state (51.1%) averages, as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (23.57%) compared to the district (27.4%) and state (34.7%) averages. However, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.8% of Doral Academy students were proficient or better in CMAS/Math for All Grades, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Additionally, Doral Academy has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.86%) compared to the district (35.6%) and state (41.5%) averages, but a lower student-teacher ratio (10.5) compared to the district (16.1) and state (17.2) averages.

When comparing Doral Academy to nearby schools within the same district, such as Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School and Jefferson Academy, it performs significantly worse on standardized tests. This suggests that Doral Academy may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could present unique challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation. However, as an alternative school, Doral Academy may have a specialized curriculum or educational approach that is not captured in the standardized test data, and further investigation into the school's programs could provide more insight into its unique offerings and potential strengths.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003-3453

(303) 250-3627

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
561^st of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,293

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Doral Academy of Colorado ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.35. (See more...)

Compare Details Doral Academy of Colorado ranks worse than 62.3% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.86. (See more...)

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

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

Compare Details Doral Academy of Colorado has the largest alternative school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Doral Academy of Colorado is $15,293. 4 alternative schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Doral Academy of Colorado was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Doral Academy of Colorado 302^nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Doral Academy of Colorado in the ranking list.)

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Doral Academy of Colorado

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Doral Academy of Colorado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	28.87	666^th	965	31.0%
2022	47.58	450^th	921	51.1%
2023	49.05	444^th	933	52.4%
2024	35.35	561^st	943	40.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Doral Academy of Colorado

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.80	563^rd	596	5.5%

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

Rank History for Doral Academy of Colorado

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.04	258^th	458	43.7%
2024	31.86	302^nd	485	37.7%

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

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The turn over of student, and teachers is dizzying! This cycle started when this school launched years ago and hasn't gotten any better. Covid is not an excuse that can be used. We've lost count how many 7th grade teachers we've gone through just this year. Tired of all the talk about how it's going to improve. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Families are leaving left and right and rightfully so! They don't even have 200 students this year 19/20. No one is really getting down to the real issues, just whistle why they nod their heads and walk silently away. Rather than listen you will hear a question "What do you like about the school" "do you have anything positive"? it's all they want to hear. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

This school has been nothing but short of every effort they make. Most families who started have left along with staff. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, September 10, 2018

Doral of Colorado is trying it's best not to have reviews listed. They have taken down their social media reviews along with Great Schools review. Obviously this should be concerning... Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Promises with no delivery or accountability. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2018

There is so many reasons so many families are fleeing this school. Be aware of how the Principal addresses real issues. She blames her staff or says she wants change but no plan or action taken to do so. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Doral Academy of Colorado

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	113	1	6	39	2	0	7	168
2018	144	4	8	64	1	0	10	231
2019	146	4	4	53	0	0	14	221
2020	122	6	2	52	0	0	11	193
2021	121	8	1	54	0	1	12	197
2022	108	4	1	46	1	1	7	168
2023	90	12	0	33	0	1	4	140

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 Doral Academy of Colorado

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	168	13.1	12.7	11.3
2018	231	14.3	16.1	33.3
2019	221	13.1	16.8	38.5
2020	193	12.4	15.4	42.5
2021	197	13.7	14.3	45.7
2022	168	12.8	13.0	48.8
2023	140	13.2	10.5	47.9

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 Doral Academy of Colorado

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	168	13.1	12.7	11.3
2018	231	14.3	16.1	33.3
2019	221	13.1	16.8	38.5
2020	193	12.4	15.4	42.5
2021	197	13.7	14.3	45.7
2022	168	12.8	13.0	48.8
2023	140	13.2	10.5	47.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Doral Academy of Colorado

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,902
2020	$9,500
2021	$9,279
2022	$11,934
2023	$15,293

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Doral Academy of Colorado

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 666^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 444^th of 933 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy of Colorado)	25.9	36.8	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	46.3	47.9	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	40.7	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Doral Academy of Colorado)	25.9	26.3	0.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	45.7	47.4	1.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	39.4	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Doral Academy of Colorado)	23.8	38.9	15.1%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	41.6	41.6
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy of Colorado)	45.5	55.6	10.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	53.6	55.6	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Doral Academy of Colorado)	19	22.2	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	39.4	41.7	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy of Colorado)	23.1	62.1	39%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.5	50.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43	0.6%
6th Grade Math (Doral Academy of Colorado)	16	22.6	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	35	30.2	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	26.3	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy of Colorado)	63.2	44.8	18.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.9	49.6	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Doral Academy of Colorado)	26.3	13.8	12.5%
7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	38.6	30.9	7.7%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Doral Academy of Colorado)	45.6	30.5	15.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	51.7	50.8	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Doral Academy of Colorado)	25.2	11.6	13.6%
All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)	39.8	38.7	1.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	221	140	36.7%
African American	4	12	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	53	33	37.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	146	90	38.4%
Two or More Races	14	4	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.5%	47.9%	9.4%

Schools Near Doral Academy of Colorado

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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
Doral Academy of Colorado	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7100 Wadsworth Blvd	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 250-3627	140	13	10.5	47.9%	90 (64.3%)	12 (8.6%)	33 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)										41.7		33.3	29.8				20.8		23.3	15.8	29.4	23.3		$15,293
Two Roads Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6980 Pierce Street	Arvada	80003	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 423-3377	331	36	9.1		223 (67.4%)	6 (1.8%)	90 (27.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)								(n/a)	81.0	23.0	77.0	30.0	60.0				41.2	42.3	46.4	19.2	29.7		32.0	35.3	23.1	21.4		22.5	35.3	11.5		$8,281
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100	Westminster	80031	Adams County	Julesburg School District No. Re1	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 128-6266	375	25	14.7		193 (51.5%)	15 (4.0%)	129 (34.4%)	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.4%)								(n/a)	75.0	35.0											20.5							12.5				$7,626
The Pinnacle Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1001 W 84th Ave	Federal Heights	80260	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 450-3985	1,940	115	16.9	73.4%	190 (9.8%)	28 (1.4%)	1,644 (84.7%)	49 (2.5%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	20 (1.0%)								(n/a)	38.0	5.0	38.0	10.0	24.0		11.5	6.2	16.2	14.3	26.7	26.8	17.5	9.0	3.8	10.9	6.0	14.1	11.0	9.3	15.4	14.4	3.3	$11,038
Mapleton Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7350 North Broadway	Denver	80221	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(303) 853-1000	195	18	10.8		37 (19.0%)	2 (1.0%)	142 (72.8%)	6 (3.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)													28.6							8.6				$7,453
Jefferson Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	11251 Reed Way	Broomfield	80020	Broomfield County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 887-1992	317	40	7.8	15.5%	234 (73.8%)	4 (1.3%)	33 (10.4%)	13 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.1%)								(n/a)											55.2	43.7	49.4					52.0	54.7	53.4		48.8		$5,659
Sobesky Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2001 Hoyt Street	Lakewood	80215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 982-5995	110	17	6.5	82.7%	61 (55.5%)	2 (1.8%)	43 (39.1%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)																								$41,371
Academy of Charter Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11800 Lowell Blvd	Westminster	80031	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 289-8088	1,890	92	20.4	26.1%	1,050 (55.6%)	17 (0.9%)	586 (31.0%)	137 (7.2%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (5.0%)								(n/a)	75.0	28.0	71.0	37.0	53.0	27.0	43.9	44.6	59.6	54.2	52.1	46.2	50.3	42.9	39.6	52.1	31.7	28.1	32.7	38.5	41.0	40.7	17.9	$11,079
Rocky Mountain Deaf School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1921 Youngfield Street	Golden	80401	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 984-5749	91	15	6.0	49.5%	52 (57.1%)	5 (5.5%)	27 (29.7%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)																								$43,773
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4441 Salvia Street	Golden	80403	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 271-1977	424	19	22.7		353 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.3%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)								(n/a)	86.0	26.0	85.0	36.0	60.0	27.0	25.0		44.4		53.3	15.8	40.9	25.0		22.2		16.7	20.0	19.6	33.3	30.0		$11,453

Frequently Asked Questions about Doral Academy of Colorado

What district is Doral Academy of Colorado in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Is Doral Academy of Colorado a good school?

Doral Academy of Colorado ranks 561^st of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Doral Academy of Colorado?

Students at Doral Academy of Colorado are 64% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Doral Academy of Colorado?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Doral Academy of Colorado.

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