Collegiate Academy of Colorado

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

8420 SOUTH SANGRE DE CRISTO RD
LITTLETON, CO 80127

Charter School 304 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The **Collegiate Academy of Colorado (CAC)**, located in Littleton, is a public K-12 charter school operating under the Jefferson County Public School District. The school is defined by its commitment to a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations. By offering a continuous educational experience from kindergarten through graduation, the academy aims to foster long-term student development, character building, and a strong sense of community within a smaller, personalized learning environment.

The school’s pedagogical approach is heavily rooted in a classical or traditional framework, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, literature, and history. Beyond academics, Collegiate Academy places a significant emphasis on citizenship and responsibility, often encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and service-oriented initiatives. Because of its charter status, the school maintains a distinct identity and operational flexibility, allowing it to cater to families who are looking for a structured, disciplined alternative to larger neighborhood schools.

304

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collegiate Academy of Colorado
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	55
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
204 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
55 (18.1 %)
Two or More
24 (7.9 %)
Asian
11 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)972-7433
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 29