Enrollment
78
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Englewood, CO
Soar Academy
Federal NCES profile for Soar Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080654006565
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soar Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Soar Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Academy ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
District: Sheridan School District No. 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080654006565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soar Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soar Academy
Soar Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Englewood, Colorado, enrolling 78 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.6% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Colorado schools, with 78 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 76 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sheridan School District No. 2 spends $19,752 per pupil, 21% above the Colorado average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 78 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Fort Logan Northgate (338 students) and Sheridan High School (321 students) alongside Soar Academy.
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 Soar Academy compares
Soar Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 96% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in Colorado - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.1%
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
$19,752
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 83.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 12.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Soar Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan School District No. 2, which includes Soar Academy.
$19,752
Per student
+21%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 33.4%
Federal 25.5%
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 Soar Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Logan Northgate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Terry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soar Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Soar Academy
How many students attend Soar Academy?
Soar Academy has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Englewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Soar Academy is 13:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Soar Academy?
75.6% of students at Soar Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soar Academy?
The largest demographic group at Soar Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Englewood, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soar Academy?
Soar Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soar Academy rank among high schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Academy ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Englewood, 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 Englewood on the city page.
Is Soar Academy a good school?
Soar Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. 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 Sheridan School District No. 2?
Besides Soar Academy, Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Fort Logan Northgate (338 students), Sheridan High School (321 students), and Alice Terry Elementary School (167 students). See the Sheridan School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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