At a glance
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 44
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.4:1
What the reported data says about Lookout Academy
Lookout Academy is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Golden. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Division of Youth Services. Current enrollment was not reported in the matched federal membership file.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (38.6%) and White (31.8%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 38.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lookout Academy
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 38.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.8%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black38.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Division of Youth Services
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spring Creek Academy
High · Grades 05–12
Enrollment not reported
Grand Mesa Academy
High · Grades 05–12
Enrollment not reported
Mount View Academy
High · Grades 05–12
Enrollment not reported
Platte Valley Academy
High · Grades 07–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Lookout Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,469 | 0.3 mi |
| McLain Community High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 349 | 3.4 mi |
| Longview High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 20 | 3.5 mi |
| Warren Tech High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 11–12 | 32 | 3.5 mi |
| Green Mountain High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,071 | 4.7 mi |
| Lakewood High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,735 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lookout Academy
What grades does Lookout Academy serve?
Lookout Academy reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Division of Youth Services.
Is Lookout Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lookout Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Division of Youth Services attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lookout Academy in?
Lookout Academy is part of Division of Youth Services, based in Denver, CO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lookout Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Golden High School (0.3 mi), McLain Community High School (3.4 mi), Longview High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.