Peak Virtual Academy

Montrose County School District Re-1J
526 N. 6TH STREET
MONTROSE, CO 81401
262 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Peak Virtual Academy, located in Montrose, Colorado, is a specialized online learning institution that provides a flexible, student-centered education for students outside of a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the Montrose County School District, the academy leverages digital platforms to deliver curriculum, allowing students to engage with their coursework remotely while maintaining access to district resources and support.

The school is designed to cater to a diverse range of learners, including those who require personalized pacing, students with unique scheduling needs, or those who simply thrive in an independent, technology-driven environment. By offering a blend of virtual instruction and local oversight, Peak Virtual Academy aims to provide a rigorous academic experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the modern workforce while offering the convenience and accessibility of virtual schooling.
262
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (80.9%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (14.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montrose County School District Re-1J
Phone: (970)249-7726
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Outer Range
Montrose County School District Re-1J
71 Students
930 COLORADO AVE
MONTROSE, CO 81403 (1.1 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th