Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is a full-time, diploma granting, public online high school located at 8601 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, Colorado. It currently grades 6–12, and will be adding 4th and 5th grade starting in 2023-24. It is tuition-free for Colorado residents.
Serving 565 students in grades 4-12, Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 565 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado's student population of 565 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado's ranking?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is ranked #1169 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado often compared to?
Destinations Career Academy Of Coloradois often viewed alongside schools like Colorado Preparatory Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado?
The graduation rate of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado?
565 students attend Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado offer ?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado part of?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is part of Julesburg School District No. Re1.
In what neighborhood is Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado located?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in South Westminster.
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