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Colorado Preparatory Academy High School

8601 TURNPIKE DR. SUITE 100, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031 · (720) 381-2047 · Adams County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL823 STUDENTS
Enrollment
823
High
DISTRICT 498 · STATE 627
Student : Teacher
27.5:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.8:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
203
Grade 10
206
Grade 11
214
Grade 12
200
Student demographics
White
41751%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
26833%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 37%
Black
557%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Asian
101%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
648%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Native American
81%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
37245%
Female
45155%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
823
-808 (-50%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
27.5:1
was 38.6:1
% White
51%
was 61%
% Hispanic
33%
was 23%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Colorado Preparatory Academy High School

Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is a high school of average-sized scale in WESTMINSTER, Colorado, operated by EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES, hosting 823 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 31% bigger than the typical public school in Colorado, which averages around 627 students.

EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES comprises 10 schools with combined enrollment of 5,198 students; Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School logs that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 33% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 7% Black.

Looking at school resources, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School lists 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 27.5:1. The state averages around 16.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Adams County put median household income runs about $94,571, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Adams County's 171 public schools (combined enrollment of about 87,938 students), Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is one campus in the mix.

Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Colorado Preparatory Academy High School has edged down 50%, going from 1,631 students in 2018 to 823 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 61% to 51% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 38.6:1 in 2018 to 27.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Colorado Preparatory Academy High School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Adams County at a glance

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Population
530,225
Census ACS
Median income
$94,571
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
171
87,938 students

Quick facts

School name
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
District
EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES
Address
8601 TURNPIKE DR. SUITE 100, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Phone
(720) 381-2047
County
Adams County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
823
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
27.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
080028206600
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
What is the total enrollment at Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School enrolls approximately 823 students in grades 09-12.
Is Colorado Preparatory Academy High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Colorado Preparatory Academy High School have?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
At Colorado Preparatory Academy High School, the student body is approximately 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Colorado Preparatory Academy High School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School is overseen by EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES in Adams County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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