D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Vista Academy

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4800 TELLURIDE STREET BLDG. 6, Denver, CO 80249
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Colorado
Graduation
C
67% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
273
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%3/100reading 6th percentile, math 1st percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%27/10067% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−34 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−30 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate67% (−10 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black10%10%reading -24 pts, math -9 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic8%3%reading -26 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -20 pts, math -15 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4800 TELLURIDE STREET BLDG. 6
City Denver
ZIP Code 80249
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336006514
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80249

Understanding the community around Vista Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $92,436
Per Capita Income $31,427
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%
High School or Higher 89.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $426,800
Median Rent $2,041
Owner-Occupied 80.1%
Renter-Occupied 19.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vista Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.9%
Black 16.5%
White 2.2%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 273
Teachers (FTE) 18.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vista Academy?
Vista Academy has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vista Academy?
Vista Academy has 273 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Vista Academy serve?
Vista Academy serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vista Academy receive per student?
Vista Academy receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vista Academy in 80249 ▼
Avg Home Value
$460,993
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,981
1-Year Change
-1.4%
% Renters
19.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026