Serving 748 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Omar D Blair Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Omar D Blair Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Omar D Blair Charter School's student population of 748 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Omar D Blair Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Omar D Blair Charter School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
35%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omar D Blair Charter School's ranking?
Omar D Blair Charter School is ranked #1481 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Omar D Blair Charter School often compared to?
Omar D Blair Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highline Academy Northeast, Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Omar D Blair Charter School?
748 students attend Omar D Blair Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Omar D Blair Charter School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Omar D Blair Charter School?
Omar D Blair Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Omar D Blair Charter School offer ?
Omar D Blair Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Omar D Blair Charter School part of?
Omar D Blair Charter School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Omar D Blair Charter School located?
Omar D Blair Charter School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 39 other public schools located in Northeast.
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