Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy) 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)55%
33%
Black
(14-15)17%
5%
White
(14-15)22%
54%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy)?
360 students attend Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy) students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy) part of?
Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy) is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso.
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