- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Contemporary Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Contemporary Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336000380
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Contemporary Learning Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Contemporary Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Contemporary Learning Academy ranks #4 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Contemporary Learning Academy held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080336000380 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 8.4:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Contemporary Learning Academy held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Contemporary Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 126
Contemporary Learning Academy
126 students
What this shows Contemporary Learning Academy reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Contemporary Learning Academy compares
Contemporary Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Colorado - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
African American 26.4%
White 9.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Contemporary Learning Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Contemporary Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Contemporary Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Contemporary Learning Academy
How many students attend Contemporary Learning Academy?
Contemporary Learning Academy has 126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Contemporary Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Contemporary Learning Academy is 8.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Contemporary Learning Academy?
72.6% of students at Contemporary Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Contemporary Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Contemporary Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Contemporary Learning Academy?
Contemporary Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Contemporary Learning Academy rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Contemporary Learning Academy ranks #4 of 45 high schools in Denver, 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 Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Contemporary Learning Academy, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.