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 453 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 35:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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 453 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 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 Calendar
School Rankings
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
51%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado's ranking?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado is ranked #1156 out of 1,748 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado?
453 students attend Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado?
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado has a student ration of 35:1, 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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