Enrollment
539
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CO
Colorado Online High School
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Online High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080270006605Charter school
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Online High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 12
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 539
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Online High School ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Byers School District No. 32j · Colorado
NCES ID 080270006605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Colorado Online High School
Colorado Online High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Lakewood, Colorado, enrolling 539 students.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Byers School District No. 32j spends $8,546 per pupil, 47% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students) and Colorado Virtual Academy High School (773 students) alongside Colorado Online High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colorado Online High School compares
Colorado Online High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 539 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 9.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Colorado Online High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byers School District No. 32j, which includes Colorado Online High School.
$8,546
Per student
-47%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 86.1%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Colorado Online High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colorado Virtual Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Astravo Online Academy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Astravo Online Academy Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colorado Virtual Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Online High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 67.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 77.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 53.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 98.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Online High School
How many students attend Colorado Online High School?
Colorado Online High School has 539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CO.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Online High School?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Online High School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Online High School?
Colorado Online High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Online High School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Online High School ranks #1 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakewood on the city page.
Is Colorado Online High School a good school?
Colorado Online High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Byers School District No. 32j?
Besides Colorado Online High School, Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students), Colorado Virtual Academy High School (773 students), and Astravo Online Academy Middle School (762 students). See the Byers School District No. 32j district page for the complete list.
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