Serving 69 students in grades 5-12, Career Readiness Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Career Readiness Academy's student population of 69 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Career Readiness Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Readiness Academy is 0.58, 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
#472 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
17%
5%
White
9%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Readiness Academy's ranking?
Career Readiness Academy is ranked #472 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Readiness Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Career Readiness Academy?
69 students attend Career Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Career Readiness Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Readiness Academy?
Career Readiness Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Readiness Academy offer ?
Career Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Readiness Academy part of?
Career Readiness Academy is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Career Readiness Academy located?
Career Readiness Academy is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 19 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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