How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado | The Pinnacle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT COLLINS, CO | FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,905 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 55.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado | The Pinnacle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,972 | $12,972 |
| District | State Charter School Institute | State Charter School Institute |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado | The Pinnacle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 8.6% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 87.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado | The Pinnacle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 690:1 | 382.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 39.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 24 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.