Peak Virtual Academy

Summary:

Peak Virtual Academy is an alternative public school located in Montrose, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 214 students, the school is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J, which is ranked 68th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the district and state averages, Peak Virtual Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.31%) and a higher percentage of Hispanic students (14.95%). The school's academic performance shows some fluctuations, with proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels being higher or lower than the district and state averages. For example, Peak Virtual Academy's 8th-grade proficiency rates in CMAS/Science and CMAS/English Language Arts are higher than the district, but their 11th-grade proficiency rates in CMAS/Science and SAT/Reading and Writing are lower than the district and state. The school has seen a significant improvement in its student-teacher ratio, decreasing from 28.6 in 2020-2021 to 14.6 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district average.

Interestingly, the nearby Outer Range school, another alternative public school in the same district, has a significantly lower enrollment of 44 students compared to Peak Virtual Academy's 214 students. Outer Range also has a higher percentage of non-white students (22.73%) compared to Peak Virtual Academy (18.69%). While Peak Virtual Academy's academic performance is generally higher than the district average, there are still areas where the school could improve to better align with or exceed the state averages, particularly in CMAS/Science, SAT/Reading and Writing, and PSAT9/Mathematics.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 526 N. 6th Street
       Montrose, CO  81401-4835


(970) 249-7726

District: Montrose County School District Re-1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 485 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,490 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  221

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Peak Virtual 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 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Peak Virtual Academy ranks worse than 56.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Peak Virtual Academy ranks better than 60.2% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Peak Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peak Virtual Academy is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Peak Virtual Academy employs 13.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peak Virtual Academy is $13,490.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Peak Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Peak Virtual Academy 272nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Peak Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Peak Virtual Academy 139th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Peak Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Montrose County School District Re-1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose County School District Re-1J 68th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peak Virtual Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.59 350th 921 62.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Peak Virtual Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.94 214th 424 49.5%
2018 59.84 142nd 418 66.0%
2019 64.76 140th 458 69.4%
2022 67.54 118th 448 73.7%
2023 67.76 128th 480 73.3%
2024 36.30 272nd 485 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Peak Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Peak Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 31.93 267th 369 27.6%
2018 72.64 85th 388 78.1%
2019 63.02 128th 411 68.9%
2023 69.85 96th 349 72.5%
2024 55.34 139th 349 60.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Peak Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.76 82nd 225 63.6%
2024 81.60 32nd 229 86.0%
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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.

Peak Virtual Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Peak Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 25 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 37
2013 57 0 1 15 0 0 3 0 76
2014 111 0 1 18 0 0 2 0 132
2015 112 0 1 25 0 0 11 0 149
2016 190 1 2 26 2 0 8 0 229
2017 193 1 3 28 2 0 6 0 233
2018 182 0 3 25 0 0 3 0 213
2019 162 0 2 20 0 0 3 0 187
2020 165 0 3 15 0 0 2 0 185
2021 172 0 5 25 1 0 1 0 204
2022 201 0 3 47 0 0 3 0 254
2023 174 0 3 32 2 0 3 0 214
2024 178 0 3 33 3 0 4 0 221

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 Peak Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 37 1.0 37.0 45.9
2013 76 1.3 57.1 30.3
2014 132 1.8 72.9 41.7
2015 149 7.0 21.2 43.6
2016 229 7.0 32.7 25.3
2017 233 8.0 29.1 19.7
2018 213 6.5 32.7 17.8
2019 187 7.1 26.2 12.8
2020 185 7.1 25.9 14.6
2021 204 7.1 28.6 n/a
2022 254 12.4 20.3 n/a
2023 214 14.6 14.6 n/a
2024 221 13.4 16.4 39.8

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 Peak Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 37 1.0 37.0 45.9
2013 76 1.3 57.1 30.3
2014 132 1.8 72.9 41.7
2015 149 7.0 21.2 43.6
2016 229 7.0 32.7 25.3
2017 233 8.0 29.1 19.7
2018 213 6.5 32.7 17.8
2019 187 7.1 26.2 12.8
2020 185 7.1 25.9 14.6
2021 204 7.1 28.6 n/a
2022 254 12.4 20.3 n/a
2023 214 14.6 14.6 n/a
2024 221 13.4 16.4 39.8

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 Peak Virtual Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,818
2020 $10,545
2021 $10,015
2022 $11,062
2023 $13,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peak Virtual Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 128th of 480 Middle schools
 3.9%
Ranks 128th of 411 High schoolsRanks 96th of 349 High schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Peak Virtual Academy)38.958.3
 19.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)48.942.9
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Peak Virtual Academy)44.421.7
 22.7%
   7th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)23.119.5
 3.6%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Peak Virtual Academy)27.842.1
 14.3%
   8th Grade Science (Montrose County School District Re-1J)30.326.5
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Peak Virtual Academy)72.257.9
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)52.642.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Peak Virtual Academy)55.647.4
 8.2%
   8th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)33.825.3
 8.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Peak Virtual Academy)55.658.8
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)41.838.3
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Peak Virtual Academy)38.134.1
 4%
   All Grades Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)26.823
 3.8%
   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 Students187214
 14.4%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2032
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White162174
 7.4%
Two or More Races33


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Students at Peak Virtual Academy are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Peak Virtual Academy ranks 272nd of 485 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Peak Virtual 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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