- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
High Point Academy
Federal NCES profile for High Point Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002002033Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #55 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Academy ranks #55 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002002033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
High Point Academy shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 080002002033 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
680 enr · 18.9:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
High Point Academy shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
High Point Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 680
High Point Academy
680 students
What this shows High Point Academy reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point Academy compares
High Point Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 32.6%
White 10.7%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, High Point Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Point Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point Academy
How many students attend High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point Academy?
46.5% of students at High Point Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Academy?
The largest demographic group at High Point Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Point Academy rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Academy ranks #55 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides High Point Academy, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.