Crest Academy

Salida School District No. R-32
220 12TH STREET
SALIDA, CO 81201
58 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Crest Academy, located at 220 12th Street in Salida, Colorado, functions as an alternative education program within the Salida School District R-32-J. It is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a personalized approach to academics, the academy aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve credit recovery, and ultimately work toward earning their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate community atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By leveraging the resources of the larger Salida school system while maintaining a focused, student-centered culture, Crest Academy strives to meet the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. It serves as a vital pathway for students seeking a non-traditional route to graduation and personal success.
58
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (82.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (3.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Salida School District No. R-32
Phone: (719)539-2977
Website: http://salida.ss13.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 5 15
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Salida Middle School
Salida School District No. R-32
315 Students
520 MILFORD STREET
SALIDA, CO 81201 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th