Union Colony Preparatory School

GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta

2000 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE
GREELEY, CO 80634

Charter School 364 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Union Colony Preparatory School, located in Greeley, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principles of the University of Northern Colorado, the school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum within a small, supportive community. The institution emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and critical thinking, aiming to ensure that every graduate is well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional life.

The school is known for its "small school" environment, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Union Colony is able to offer a personalized approach to learning that encourages active participation and academic accountability. In addition to its core academic offerings, the school provides various extracurricular activities and athletics, striving to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

364

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Colony Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	195
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
195 (53.6 %)
White
131 (36.0 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta
Phone:	(970)673-4546
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 31