Oro Grande Classical Academy

About Oro Grande Classical Academy

Oro Grande Classical Academy is an independent, tuition-free public charter school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school offers a classical education to students in grades K-12, emphasizing the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum is based on the Socratic method, which encourages students to think critically and ask questions. It also includes a strong focus on the arts, with classes in music, art, and drama. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and field trips. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and offers a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to help students reach their full potential. Oro Grande Classical Academy is dedicated to providing an education that helps students become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Address:	1250 Pawnee Dr Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
Phone:	(928) 505-6080
Site:	havasu.k12.az.us
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	319 students

Overview Oro Grande Classical Academy

Oro Grande Classical Academy serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Oro Grande Classical Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Oro Grande Classical Academy

Oro Grande Classical Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Oro Grande Classical Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.