DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO
DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO is a public high school that is part of the Julesburg School District No. Re1 school district, located in JULESBURG, CO with about 250 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO (DESTI-CO) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students across the state in grades 6–12. Operated in partnership with the Julesburg School District, the academy focuses on blending traditional academics with career-focused education. By providing students with the flexibility of a virtual classroom, the school allows learners to balance their education with personal commitments while preparing for the demands of the modern workforce.
The core mission of the academy is to provide a "career-ready" curriculum that allows students to explore various professional paths before they graduate. Through its Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, students can gain hands-on experience, earn industry-recognized certifications, and participate in project-based learning in fields such as business, health science, and information technology. By integrating these vocational skills with a standard academic foundation, Destinations Career Academy aims to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the professional world.
For more information, contact DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO at (970) 474-3365 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JULESBURG, CO 80737-1518
(970) 474-3365
DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO is a public school in JULESBURG, CO with about 250 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Julesburg School District No. Re1
- Total Students:
- 250
- Teachers:
- 14.25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Full 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 250 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY OF COLORADO is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 58.8%
- Male
- 41.2%
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.