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    A+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    C+
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
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Peak to Peak Charter School is an elite, public, charter school located in Lafayette, CO. It has 1,446 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.
Address
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
Telephone
(303) 453-4600
Website
peaktopeak.org

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
70%
Percent Proficient - Math
55%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1290
117 responses
Average ACT
28
257 responses
AP Enrollment
64%
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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.39 responses
Poll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.39 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 87 responses
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  • Powderpuff
    29%
  • The Mr. Puma Pageant
    24%
  • Prom
    15%
  • Trivia Night
    13%
  • Black Out Games
    6%
  • Pep Assemblys
    3%
  • There's a lot of fun events in general!
    3%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,446
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
98%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.43 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.43 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.43 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.46 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.46 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.46 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,345/ year
National
$12,239
77%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
34%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
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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!
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Peak to Peak is a great school academic wise, there are lots of high level classes available for kids that want to take them. My experience with the counseling staff has been wonderful. They really care about the students and really are trying to work on the problem of competitiveness and 'grade-focused' aspect of the school. I wish the school was a little bigger; everybody knows everybody and everything about their personal lives which can be really tough at times and has even been a contributing factor to students leaving the school. However the size of the school allows for a hands on learning environment and great relationships with the teachers. They all really care about the students as people and truly want to help them exceed. The only other thing I would change would be school spirit, we don't have a football team, and sports games aren't regularly attended. The main option for food sometimes isn't the best but there is are wonderful soups, subs and salads.
I have been a student at Peak to Peak for 13 years, and I've seen the nitty-gritty of the school first hand. For starters, the school takes pride in its academic rigor, which often interrupts the personal time of students to relax or even sleep. The high school counseling team is awesome, but they tend to focus more on the underprepared members of the class with preppy and often ridiculous activities. Overall, the administration (excluding teaching staff) is friendly and personable, but nearly all of them seem to be in it for the parents of the kids, and not for the education of the kids themselves. Teachers are awesome in the elementary and most of the high school, but the middle school is sub par when it comes to likable teaching staff. My experience at Peak to Peak has been mostly positive, although I would hesitate to send my kids here in the future.