Academy of Charter Schools

Charter School 1,887 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Charter Schools, located in Westminster, Colorado, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured and supportive environment. Serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, the school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, The Academy aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of higher education but also for responsible citizenship and success in a global society.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit community culture that values parent involvement and individualized attention. The campus environment is designed to bridge the transition between grade levels, offering a cohesive educational journey that supports students as they mature. Through a blend of high academic standards, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to small-school values within a larger K-12 framework, The Academy of Charter Schools strives to help each student reach their full potential in both their educational and personal pursuits.

1,887

Total Students

100.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Charter Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,036
Hispanic	598
Black	18
Asian	121
Two or More	107
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,036 (54.9%)
Hispanic
598 (31.7%)
Asian
121 (6.4%)
Two or More
107 (5.7%)
Black
18 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(303)289-8088
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 149

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 146

Grade 9 146

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy of Charter Schools
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	149
Grade 6	146
Grade 7	148
Grade 8	146
Grade 9	146
Grade 10	139
Grade 11	142
Grade 12	143