Sobesky Academy

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

2001 HOYT STREET
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

110 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Sobesky Academy, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is a specialized K-12 school within the Jefferson County Public School district. It is designed to serve students who require significant social-emotional and behavioral support, offering a highly structured and therapeutic environment. The school’s primary mission is to help students develop the coping skills, self-regulation strategies, and academic habits necessary to successfully transition back to a traditional neighborhood school setting.

The educational approach at Sobesky is rooted in a collaborative model that blends intensive clinical support with standard curriculum delivery. The staff—which includes specialized teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals—works closely with families and district partners to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's specific needs. By maintaining small class sizes and a focus on restorative practices, the academy provides a safe and supportive space for students to overcome behavioral challenges while making continued progress toward their academic goals.

110

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sobesky Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
61 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
43 (39.1 %)
Black
2 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-5995
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 1 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 12