About the Data
This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.
About the School
Place Bridge Academy is proud to be one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse schools in the country. PBA serves as a magnet school to provide programming for Refugee and Newcomer students as well as students that live in our neighborhood boundary.Place Bridge Academy exists to support the social,...
Place Bridge Academy is proud to be one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse schools in the country. PBA serves as a magnet school to provide programming for Refugee and Newcomer students as well as students that live in our neighborhood boundary.Place Bridge Academy exists to support the social, emotional, linguistic and educational needs of the whole child to create lifelong learners and cultivate a world-view in a diverse American society. At Place Bridge Academy, we stand by each other to create a caring community of life-long learners. We are building bridges for success into the future.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 84.7 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 45.5 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 58.2 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 74.2 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 92.2 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 95.3 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 93.8 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 20.8 % | 17 % | -3.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 18.2 % | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 24.1 % | 18.6 % | -5.5 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7 % | 13 % | -2.7 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 27.7 % | 34.3 % | +6.6 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 20 % | 16.9 % | -3.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 28.6 % | 19 % | -9.6 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 9.8 % | 9.1 % | -0.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 8.5 % | 10.8 % | +2.3 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 % | 7.1 % | -0.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 18.4 % | 21.1 % | +2.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 9.1 % | 9.1 % | +0.0 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 16 % | 9.4 % | -6.6 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51 | 44 | -7.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 36 | 43 | +7.0 |
| Black or African American | 59 | 48.5 | -10.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 | 44 | -3.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 56.5 | 54 | -2.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 46 | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 52 | 45 | -7.0 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 46 | 42 | -4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 45 | 33.5 | -11.5 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 36.5 | -10.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 | +4.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 52 | 38.5 | -13.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 40 | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 47 | 42 | -5.0 |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 4.7 % | 3.1 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 4.2 % | 1.4 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 6.3 % | 5.5 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7 % | 2 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 4.2 % | 4.2 % | 0 % |
| White | 5.3 % | 2.7 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 89.9 % |
| Truancy Rate | 6.5 % |