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Academy Charter School

1551 PRAIRIE HAWK DR, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 51 of 239 in Colorado

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About Academy Charter School

Academy Charter School is located at 1551 Prairie Hawk Dr in Castle Rock sits within the suburban residential community of The Meadows. They serve students from grades PK-8 and enrolls approximately 582 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. In math, 54% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 68% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 53% female students and 47% male students. Academy?????????? Charter School offers a challenging, principled educational setting, where students are involved in the Core Knowledge curriculum, are exposed to rigorous academic disciplines, and take part in significant community service, all facilitated within a friendly and supportive culture.

Moreover, the school is situated in Castle Rock that witnesses high demand for residential properties, the median value of a home in the area is around US $621,700. Parents, as a whole, keep on commending the teaching staff for their dedication, good student culture, and community like the family at Academy Charter School, a great number of families consider it to be one of the best elementary schools in ??????????Colorado.

Academy Charter School Contact Information

Address

1551 PRAIRIE HAWK DR, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

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Phone

(303) 660-4881

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 68% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
582
Total Students
$75499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 51 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Academy Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.9%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 10.8%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
78.9%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
10.8%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 582
53.6%
312 Female
46.4%
270 Male

Student Population

582 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

475 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Academy Charter School is now enrolling students for the 2026–2027 academic year through its lottery system. The school is a tuition-free public charter institution located in Douglas County, Colorado.

FAQ

Q1. How does Academy Charter School encourage independent thinking?

Ans. Students are empowered to define their own goals, think outside the box when faced with problems, and be responsible for their learning process.

Q2. How does the school foster parent involvement?

Ans. Parents are given opportunities to be on committees, assist in classrooms, and attend community events regularly.

Q3. How does Academy Charter maintain academic and emotional balance?

Ans. Teachers bring in wellness breaks and reflection times throughout the day to help students be focused and calm.

Q4. How does the school ensure a safe learning environment?

Ans. The presence of security personnel, well-planned emergency procedures, and visitor monitoring contribute to a safe environment for all learners.

Q5. How does Academy Charter recognize student accomplishments?

Ans. On a quarterly basis, award ceremonies provide opportunities to celebrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community ??????????service.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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