Serving 32 students in grades 4-12, Prairie Vista Youth Services Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 4-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center's student population of 32 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Vista Youth Services Center 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
9%
5%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Prairie Vista Youth Services Center often compared to?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Innovations & Options by visitors of our site.
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 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie Vista Youth Services Center?
32 students attend Prairie Vista Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Prairie Vista Youth Services Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Vista Youth Services Center?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Vista Youth Services Center offer ?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Vista Youth Services Center part of?
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center is part of School District 27j.
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