Colorado Connections Academy at Durango

Colorado Connections Academy at Durango

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
150 Tech Center Dr,  Durango, CO
Durango School District No. 9-R
4.6
752 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
16.7%
State Average
25%
Science
25.6%
State Average
30.7%
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
585:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
58.5%
Hispanic
30.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 32 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 20 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 16 Students
University of Colorado Denver 16 Students
University of Northern Colorado 16 Students
Colorado Mesa University 14 Students
University of Denver 13 Students
University of Wyoming 11 Students
Colorado School of Mines 11 Students
Pikes Peak State College 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Biology 8 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
English 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Great school, the best teachers, and honestly an award worthy school. Curriculum was top notch, they had their best curriculum knowledgeable teachers for each subject
5.0 Senior
6/3/2022
The school is excellent and the staff are always kind, helpful, patient, and forgiving. It is easy to both understand and complete courses here.

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Colorado Connections Academy at Durango is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Durango, CO and is served by the Durango School District No. 9-R in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 752 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Colorado Connections Academy at Durango has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 67%, and the average SAT score is 1090. Discover additional schools in the area, like Durango Big Picture High School, District 9-R Shared School, Durango High School, and more. Learn more about what Durango has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colorado Connections Academy at Durango.

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