How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy | Innovations & Options |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Englewood, CO | Brighton, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | 235 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.8:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy | Innovations & Options |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,462 | $10,462 |
| District | School District 27j | School District 27j |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Colorado Connections Academy | Innovations & Options |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 23.8% |
| African American | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.7% | 71.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Colorado Connections Academy | Innovations & Options |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | - | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 235:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 78.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 39 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.