Doral Academy of Colorado

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Charter School 140 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Doral Academy of Colorado, located in Arvada, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the Doral Academy network—which is known for its emphasis on academic rigor and character development—the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for high school success. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and high academic standards, often highlighting its commitment to individual student growth and mastery of core subjects. By maintaining a structured educational model, Doral Academy of Colorado seeks to balance traditional academic instruction with opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, ensuring that students develop both their cognitive abilities and their personal character during their formative years.

140

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doral Academy of Colorado
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	33
Black	12
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
90 (64.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (23.6 %)
Black
12 (8.6 %)
Two or More
4 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)250-3627
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 9

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 2