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Contemporary Learning Academy
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
200 E. 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80203 · (720) 423-6900 · Part of Denver County School District 1
Students
126
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Contemporary Learning Academy
- School Grade A−: near the top of Colorado’s public schools
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts above the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 47%
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200 E. 9th Ave., Denver
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 938
Grade 1021
Grade 1124
Grade 1243
Enrollment over time
113’20
94’21
135’22
132’23
126’24
Up 11.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 57%Black 26%White 10%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.