Peak Virtual Academy

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

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:
272^nd of 485 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,490

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peak Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Peak Virtual Academy ranks worse than 56.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Peak Virtual Academy ranks better than 60.2% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.34. (See more...)

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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peak Virtual Academy is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Peak Virtual Academy employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 272^nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Peak Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Peak Virtual Academy 139^th 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 68^th 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	350^th	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
2017	42.94	214^th	424	49.5%
2018	59.84	142^nd	418	66.0%
2019	64.76	140^th	458	69.4%
2022	67.54	118^th	448	73.7%
2023	67.76	128^th	480	73.3%
2024	36.30	272^nd	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
2014	31.93	267^th	369	27.6%
2018	72.64	85^th	388	78.1%
2019	63.02	128^th	411	68.9%
2023	69.85	96^th	349	72.5%
2024	55.34	139^th	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	82^nd	225	63.6%
2024	81.60	32^nd	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Peak Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	25	0	0	9	0	3	37
2013	57	0	1	15	0	3	76
2014	111	0	1	18	0	2	132
2015	112	0	1	25	0	11	149
2016	190	1	2	26	2	8	229
2017	193	1	3	28	2	6	233
2018	182	0	3	25	0	3	213
2019	162	0	2	20	0	3	187
2020	165	0	3	15	0	2	185
2021	172	0	5	25	1	1	204
2022	201	0	3	47	0	3	254
2023	174	0	3	32	2	3	214
2024	178	0	3	33	3	4	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

Year	Total 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

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 140^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 480 Middle schools	3.9%
Ranks 128^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 96^th 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)	38.9	58.3	19.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	48.9	42.9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Peak Virtual Academy)	44.4	21.7	22.7%
7th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Peak Virtual Academy)	27.8	42.1	14.3%
8th Grade Science (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	30.3	26.5	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Peak Virtual Academy)	72.2	57.9	14.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	52.6	42.7	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Peak Virtual Academy)	55.6	47.4	8.2%
8th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	33.8	25.3	8.5%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Peak Virtual Academy)	55.6	58.8	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	41.8	38.3	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Peak Virtual Academy)	38.1	34.1	4%
All Grades Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	26.8	23	3.8%
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	187	214	14.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	20	32	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	174	7.4%
Two or More Races	3	3

Schools Near Peak 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)	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	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Peak Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	526 N. 6th Street	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	No	Yes	No	(970) 249-7726	221	13	16.4	39.8%	178 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (14.9%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)	85.0	26.0	88.0	39.0	35.0	42.9	42.0	15.6	25.0	29.7	32.1	21.1	$13,490
Outer Range	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	930 Colorado Ave	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 249-7726	83	5	17.9	31.3%	64 (77.1%)	1 (1.2%)	11 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.2%)								(n/a)													$18,320

Frequently Asked Questions about Peak Virtual Academy

How many students attend Peak Virtual Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of Peak Virtual Academy?

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

Is Peak Virtual Academy a good school?

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

What district is Peak Virtual Academy in?

Montrose County School District Re-1J

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