VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 96 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (VCA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is specifically designed to bridge the achievement gap by fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares students not only for middle school but for long-term success in college and beyond. With a mission rooted in high expectations, VCA emphasizes a structured learning culture, personalized instruction, and a strong partnership between families and educators to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
The academy’s educational model focuses on literacy, mathematics, and character development, utilizing a data-driven approach to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond academics, VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY prides itself on cultivating a supportive "college-bound" mindset, offering an extended school day and a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and leadership skills. By providing a safe and focused environment, the school aims to empower its students to become informed, contributing members of their community who are well-equipped for the demands of higher education.
For more information, contact VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY at (720) 390-6975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AURORA, CO 80010-3516
(720) 390-6975
VEGA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in AURORA, CO with about 96 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A - Total Students:
- 96
- Teachers:
- 8.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 96 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.3%
- Asian
- 16.7%
- Black or African American
- 13.5%
- White
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.