Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado's student population of 621 students has grown by 129% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado's ranking?
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado is ranked #668 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado?
621 students attend Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado offer ?
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado part of?
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado located?
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado is located in the Lake Sherwood Corporation neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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