- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080654006565
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Soar Academy grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080654006565 · Englewood, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 13:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Logan Northgate (338 students)
Soar Academy grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Soar Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Logan Nor
Fort Logan Northgate
338 students
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
321 students
- Alice Terry El
Alice Terry Elementary School
167 students
- Early Childhoo 114
Early Childhood Education Center
114 students
- This school 78
Soar Academy
78 students
What this shows Soar Academy reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soar Academy compares
Soar Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Sheridan School District No. 2 reports $25,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~78 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), up 10.
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.