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Boulder Valley School District

Peak to Peak Charter School

#1 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Colorado
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 417 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Peak to Peak Charter School is a top rated, public, charter school located in Lafayette, CO. It has 1,445 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 64% in reading.
    Address
    800 Merlin Drive
    Lafayette, CO 80026
    Telephone
    (303) 453-4600
    Website
    peaktopeak.org

    Peak to Peak Charter School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    64%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    49%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1290
    169 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    284 responses
    AP Enrollment
    73%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $76,059
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,283
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $343,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.41 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.41 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 91 responses
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    • Powderpuff
      29%
    • The Mr. Puma Pageant
      23%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Trivia Night
      13%
    • Black Out Games
      5%
    • Pep Assemblys
      3%
    • Theatre shows
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,445
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    8%
    98%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.45 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.45 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.45 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $76,250
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.48 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.48 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.48 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,787/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.55 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.55 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.55 responses
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    Peak to Peak Charter School Reviews

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    Peak to Peak Charter School is an excellent school, particularly for college readiness and all academics. The teachers are very well chosen and create good, genuine connections with the students. There are many opportunities not available at other schools, such as free preparation for standardized tests and the college application process. The staff does everything to ensure students pass their classes and get all of the required credits. There are many clubs, and students are allowed to make clubs if they so desire. The music department is very good.
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    Peak to Peak is a really great school that provided incredible guidance through my four years, and especially during the college application process of senior year. I loved my time here! The school spirit could be better, but it's definitely improved over the years, and the social scene is characterized by competition and can feel clique-y at times. Overall, the amazing education and general experience I had at Peak to Peak far outweigh the things that I would change. Go Pumas!
    Peak to Peak is great academically and is definitely the reason that many of the kids at the school get into great universities. However, the school is really small, and many of the kids have attended since early elementary years, so the social aspect of the school is incredibly lacking.
    The teaching staff, however, is absolutely amazing and from my experience, 9/10 teachers are incredibly involved with the kids, and in many instances they have been better instructors than the professors that I have had at my Top 20 University.