Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S

5701 QUEBEC STREET
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

Charter School 165 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Victory Preparatory Academy (VPA), located in Commerce City, Colorado, is a state-chartered public school serving middle school students. As part of a mission-driven educational model, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. The school is known for its focus on structured learning, character development, and creating a supportive community that aims to bridge achievement gaps for a diverse student population in the Adams 14 school district area.

The academy typically follows a college-preparatory curriculum that prioritizes core subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, often incorporating extended school days or years to maximize instructional time. By fostering a culture of high expectations, Victory Preparatory Academy seeks to equip its students with the essential academic skills and discipline required to succeed in competitive secondary education programs. The school’s location in Commerce City positions it as a key resource for families seeking an alternative, high-focus educational experience within the public charter system.

165

Total Students

5.6

Full-Time Teachers

29.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	149
Black	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
149 (90.3 %)
White
11 (6.7 %)
Black
3 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(303)288-6111
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 68

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 41