World Compass Academy 2490 South Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104

"This place absolutely sucks. Me and five other students feel targeted my admin and constantly get blamed for things that we didn’t do. Their moto is “go anywhere do anything” but I’m not even aloud to go to the bathroom. I was part of student council in 2021-2022 and we only had one meeting the whole year. This school is highly unorganized and not open to new ideas or requests they just shush you if you disagree with what rules they set in place. Every year there’s a new set of teachers. I understand teachers swap places each year they move around but 10 teachers leaving in one year is an astronomical amount. As being someone from mexican decent I’ve also been bullied by kids for being mexican. I’ve been called a “monkey”, “beaner” and “wetback”. Since the kids here are predominantly white they aren’t exposed to as much diversity which is a problem. I also feel as if the consequences that teachers and admin give to students are very harsh."

"World Compass Academy has been a great school for our family! I researched every school in the county and I always came back to WCA. They have set high academic standards for the students yet they still make it a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the kids who attend. My daughter loves her teacher and all of the fun activities that the school offers. She is coming home with a new mastery of reading and writing skills every week...and she is speaking and singing songs in French...as a Kindergartner! I have been beyond impressed with what she's been able to learn at WCA and look forward to seeing what the rest of the year holds!"

"Tried it out for a time. Not great. I urge those interested to ask for the resume of the teacher you entrust your child with. And make sure to check with Child Services! Principle is aloof and the faculty is not very qualified. Parking and pickup is troublesome. The curriculum ideas come from many millennial aged parents, but if that is your thing then okay. Our child is at a public school and doing great. Very glad we left."

"We have had our son there since inception, three years ago. During that time, he has grown immensely both academically and socially. They also have a very strong foreign language, art and music program in place. We also think very highly of the teachers and staff! And despite growing pains (ALL SCHOOLS HAVE THEM), the Principal, Vice-principle and Dean have done a stand out job leading the school. We are returning next year!"

"This is a wonderful charter school. It has open enrollment with lottery system. We tried two years in a row for our same kid and got on the waiting lists both times. Didn't get in on our first try but finally did on our second. Our kid loves the school, teachers and friends. I like the friendly admin staff and my kid's teachers! The school currently serves preschool to 5th grade. It just started their middle school extension construction (October 2017)."