St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

Q: Is St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy a good school?

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy ranks 236 th of 349 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colorado, with 348 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's diverse student population is 50.57% White and 38.22% Hispanic.

While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.1 compared to the previous year's 21.9, its academic performance lags significantly behind both the district and state averages. For example, in 11th grade SAT Reading and Writing, St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy scored 51% proficient, compared to 64% for the district and 58% for the state. In 11th grade SAT Math, the school scored only 14% proficient, compared to 35% for the district and 31% for the state. Nearby charter schools, such as Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Jefferson Academy, and Stargate Charter School, significantly outperform St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy on test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

One notable challenge is the lack of free/reduced lunch data for St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy, which makes it difficult to fully understand the school's student population and how socioeconomic factors may be impacting academic performance. When compared to other virtual schools in the area, such as Five Star Online Academy, St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy appears to perform better, but the absence of key data points makes it challenging to draw definitive conclusions about the school's strengths and weaknesses.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

395 S. Pratt Parkway
Longmont, CO 80501

(303) 702-8800

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 349 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,559

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Hispanic:

38.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy ranks worse than 67.6% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy 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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy is $16,559.

Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy 236^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33^rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.34	272^nd	349	22.1%
2024	31.14	236^th	349	32.4%

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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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Enrollment information for St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	260	7	30	255	1	0	32	0	585
2023	176	5	15	133	1	0	18	0	348

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 St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	585	26.6	21.9	n/a
2023	348	26.5	13.1	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 St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	585	26.6	21.9	n/a
2023	348	26.5	13.1	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 St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$00
2022	$6,357
2023	$16,559

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Schools Near St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

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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
St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	395 S. Pratt Parkway	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 702-8800	348	27	13.1		176 (50.6%)	5 (1.4%)	133 (38.2%)	15 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)								(n/a)					51.0	14.0																		$16,559
Twin Peaks Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	340 South Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 772-7286	807	61	13.1	36.4%	477 (59.1%)	20 (2.5%)	248 (30.7%)	35 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.1%)								(n/a)	74.0	38.0	73.0	54.0	72.0	59.0	52.4	51.4	45.3	53.8	57.1	63.8	53.9	56.1	41.9	38.7	51.9	41.0	60.0	48.0	39.7	39.7	65.4	$21,270
Boulder Universal	Public, Alternative	K-12	6500 East Arapahoe Road	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-6253	206	17	12.2		142 (68.9%)	7 (3.4%)	31 (15.0%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.8%)								(n/a)																								$25,226
Peak to Peak Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	800 Merlin Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 453-4600	1,450	76	19.1	13.4%	867 (59.8%)	10 (0.7%)	178 (12.3%)	297 (20.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	92 (6.3%)								(n/a)	94.0	64.0	91.0	77.0	91.0	63.0	53.2	70.3	62.7	68.9	67.7	63.1	64.8	76.6	63.5	69.3	56.2	46.9	55.7	59.3	65.3	52.8	57.0	$12,677
Prospect Ridge Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2555 Preble Creek Pkwy	Broomfield	80023	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 399-0300	1,453	73	19.9		1,010 (69.5%)	7 (0.5%)	168 (11.6%)	177 (12.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.9%)								(n/a)	87.0	64.0	85.0	72.0	85.0	63.0	54.2	67.0	56.6	59.8	72.6	64.6	62.5	44.8	50.0	51.3	40.2	52.2	67.7	50.8	58.4	61.0	48.6	$11,305
Stargate Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14530 Washington Street	Thornton	80023	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 450-3936	1,551	78	19.9		821 (52.9%)	14 (0.9%)	175 (11.3%)	407 (26.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	130 (8.4%)								(n/a)	99.0	80.0	100.0	85.0	96.0	85.0	71.3	81.2	84.1	69.0	75.3	65.6	75.0	74.3	78.0	79.5	71.9	78.4	72.7	75.9	71.7	74.6	77.4	$9,836
Loveland Classical School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3835 SW 14th Street	Loveland	80537	Larimer County	Thompson School District R-2j	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 541-1507	989	53	18.7	19.1%	783 (79.2%)	7 (0.7%)	149 (15.1%)	13 (1.3%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.1%)								(n/a)			80.0	34.0			30.6	36.0	49.5	56.3	58.4	59.2	47.9	47.1	44.2	56.0	30.0	34.2	45.3	43.2	52.2	42.1		$9,327
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
Westgate Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	12500 Washington St	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 452-0967	540	27	20.3	20.2%	330 (61.1%)	6 (1.1%)	121 (22.4%)	43 (8.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.7%)								(n/a)	92.0	36.0		48.0	82.0	47.0	43.2	40.9	47.5	43.2	55.3	42.5	45.6	21.6	31.8	36.6	25.6	34.0	25.0	29.4	50.0	47.5		$11,099
Five Star Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1500 E. 128th Ave	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(720) 972-7430	510	32	15.8		168 (32.9%)	21 (4.1%)	273 (53.5%)	15 (2.9%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)								(n/a)	42.0		43.0		46.0					20.7			17.9						11.3	5.8		16.9	17.9	$14,546

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy

What is the racial makeup of St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy?

Students at St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy are 51% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy.

Is St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy a good school?

St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy ranks 236^th of 349 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy in?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

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