Boulder Universal

Boulder Universal

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
6500 Arapahoe Rd,  Boulder, CO
Southeast Boulder Neighborhood
Boulder Valley School District
3.5
4.7
226 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Diana Gamboa
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
590
Verbal
640
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
36.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32.3%
State Average
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
477:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
68.9%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Black
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Public Online HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 19 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 17 Students
University of Colorado Denver 9 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 8 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 7 Students
University of Denver 7 Students
Front Range Community College 6 Students
Arizona State University 4 Students
Colorado Mesa University 4 Students
Colorado College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Architecture 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 3 Students
Automotive Mechanics 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/12/2019
Amazing. The teachers care so much about every single student. They have all been such positive mentors to me.
2.0 NicheUser
3/25/2016
I didn't enjoy this school at all, very low concentration on real world.
2.0 NicheUser
3/25/2016
Overall the students and the teachers didn't care. You didn't learn much, just tried to get you to graduate. It was common for kids to even still not complete their education. A good choice for students who struggle with social aspects of school.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
2/27/2020
Amazing. They care so much about each and every student, and it is such a positive learning environment.
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5.0 parent
10/13/2016
My daughter absolutely loves Boulder Universal. It has given her the opportunity to structure her learning and her time to her own needs. She has been at BU since her sophomore year, and is graduating a semester early! Our experience with instructors, staff, advisors and counselors have been great -...
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4.0 parent
2/3/2013
I am really happy at how well my son is thriving through Boulder Universal. He needed an alternative to the basic high school experience, he needed counselors who would listen to what his goals were and support his learning style, who would support him as a person and a student. Interestingly he has...
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Boulder Universal

Boulder Universal is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Boulder, CO and is served by the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 226 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74.5% are proficient in reading. Boulder Universal has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average SAT score is 1230. The average home value in this area is $1,089,056. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arapahoe Ridge High School, Boulder High School, Temple Grandin School, and more. Learn more about what Boulder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Boulder Universal.

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