Colorado Virtual Academy High School

165 S. UNION BLVD #777
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

Charter School 525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students across the state of Colorado. It operates as a K–12 institution, providing a flexible learning environment that allows students to complete their coursework remotely rather than in a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. The school utilizes the K12 curriculum, which is delivered through an interactive online platform, supported by state-certified teachers who provide instruction, grading, and academic guidance.

The academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learners, including those who need a more personalized pace, students with unique scheduling requirements, or families seeking an alternative to the traditional school model. In addition to core academic subjects, COVA offers opportunities for advanced learners and college-preparatory coursework. While the instruction is virtual, the school emphasizes a structured approach that requires active participation from "learning coaches" (typically parents or guardians) at home to help facilitate the student’s daily progress.

525

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

51.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	170
Black	44
Asian	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
299 (57.0 %)
Hispanic
170 (32.4 %)
Black
44 (8.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byers School District No. 32J
Phone:	(303)255-4650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	51.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 72

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 204