The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Science. The lowest is 28% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Colorado Connections @ 27j
Colorado Connections @ 27J is a K-12 public school of choice within School District 27J, housed in an office complex in Englewood. It is neither a charter nor a magnet school, but it operates as a regular public school that serves students from across the district, many of whom may be learning in a fully online or blended format. The school’s location in a business park on Inverness Drive East, rather than on a traditional campus, reinforces its role as a remote instruction hub for families who want an alternative to a brick-and-mortar setting.
The school enrolls a large student body spanning kindergarten through twelfth grade. The racial and ethnic composition shows a majority of white students, a substantial Hispanic share, and small representations of Black, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students. Data on economic disadvantage, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available from the state, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about supports for those populations.
On state assessments, Colorado Connections @ 27J posted results that land above the midpoint among districts in Arapahoe County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. That relative position is a point of strength in the broader county context. However, a closer look at the numbers shows that only about a quarter of eligible students took the tests, which means the proficiency rates reflect a self-selected group rather than the full student body. Among those who did test, about 28 percent met or exceeded expectations in English language arts in grades 3 through 8, and about 29 percent did so in science at grades 5 and 8. Math results for the same grade span were suppressed by the state, so no proficiency figure is available. The low participation rate is common for online programs, where testing logistics differ, but it makes it hard to gauge overall academic performance.
Because the school serves high school grades, a graduation rate would be expected, but none was reported in the data we had. Chronic absenteeism data was also missing. Those gaps may reflect the nature of a remote-school environment where traditional metrics are harder to capture or are reported through the district rather than the school. A parent should verify how the school tracks completion and attendance.
Englewood itself is an inner-ring suburb with a distinct mix of older residential neighborhoods, a downtown food and arts scene, major medical employers such as Swedish Medical Center and Craig Hospital, and notable transit access including light rail and a free trolley. Housing values are high, and the city has seen significant redevelopment, most prominently the transformation of the former Cinderella City mall into CityCenter Englewood, a transit-oriented civic and retail hub. The rental market is substantial, particularly in the Hampden Hills area.
School District 27J, the parent district of Colorado Connections @ 27J, has been in a period of facility expansion. Voters approved a major bond in 2021, funding new career and technical education centers at three comprehensive high schools, a new magnet K-8 school that opened in 2023, and additional schools planned through 2027. The district is described as fast-growing, which means the online option may appeal to families who want flexibility without being tied to a specific attendance zone as new campuses come online.
Colorado Connections @ 27J presents a particular fit: it works best for families who want a public school education with the structure of a remote or hybrid learning model. The moderate state test results, while above the county median, come with the important caveat of low participation, so a parent should look into how the school monitors student progress and prepares students for grade-level expectations. Without detailed data on special education, English learner services, or postsecondary outcomes, those are topics worth raising directly with the school.
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