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Vista Academy

Vista Academy

Address: 4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6, Denver

Phone: (720) 423-7650

Principal Name: Anthony Smith

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About the Data

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6-12
Grades Served
273
Total Enrollment
16:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:51 pm
M, Tu, W, Th
8:20am - 12:35pm
Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

At Vista Academy, our mission is to foster a rigorous academic learning environment and school culture that embodies equity, diversity and a sense of belonging for all students, families, staff and community. Our covenant is to identify, address and move past performance barriers allowing students to foster their academic success....

At Vista Academy, our mission is to foster a rigorous academic learning environment and school culture that embodies equity, diversity and a sense of belonging for all students, families, staff and community. Our covenant is to identify, address and move past performance barriers allowing students to foster their academic success. Vista Academy officers Culinary Arts and CNA programming.

Student Demographics

Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
24.4%
Hispanic or Latino
68.8%
White
2.1%
Other
3%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5.9%
Black or African American
17.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
5.9%
White
47.1%
Unknown or Withheld
5.9%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
82.1%
English Learners
47.4%
Special Education
10.7%
7.88
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 87.4 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 30.7 %
Students feel safe and healthy 52 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 77.1 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 84.2 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 93.7 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 91.7 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 29 38 +9.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 30.5 35.5 +5.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 30 35.5 +5.5

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 33.5 25.5 -8.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 27.5 25 -2.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 33 25 -8.0

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 18.8 % 7.5 % -11.3 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 14.3 % NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 38 34 -4.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 43 34.5 -8.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 42.5 33 -9.5

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 37 31.5 -5.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 31.5 27.5 -4.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 37 32 -5.0

4-Year Graduation Rate

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 74.29 % 63.4 % -10.9 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA 2 % NA
Asian NA 66.7 % NA
Black or African American 80 % 61.9 % -18.1 %
Hispanic or Latino 70.45 % 63 % -7.4 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 % 98 % +98.0 %
Two or More Races 100 % 2 % -98.0 %
White 100 % 2 % -98.0 %
Economically Disadvantaged 75.41 % 56.7 % -18.7 %

AEC: Improvement
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Gifted and Talented Supports
Pathways
Project-Based Learning
Special Programs Offered

ASCENT
AVID
CareerConnect
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Gardening
Internship Opportunities
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
Special Education

Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0 % 0 % 9.3 % 13.2 % 1.3 % 0 %
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 0 % NA 30.6 % NA 2.8 % NA
Hispanic or Latino 0 % 0 % 4.6 % 13.8 % 0.6 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA NA NA NA
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 66.1 %
Truancy Rate 27.1 %
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