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#1289 of 1,815 schools in CO
Bruce Randolph School
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3955 STEELE STREET, Denver, CO 80205
- Math 2% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bruce Randolph School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bruce Randolph School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,770
Median home value
$627,600
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
61.3%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado High School Charter - GesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Robert F. Smith Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–11 | 1.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Cole High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #154 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bruce Randolph School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bruce Randolph School
Bruce Randolph School is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 653 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,289 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bruce Randolph School
What grades does Bruce Randolph School serve?
Bruce Randolph School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bruce Randolph School?
Bruce Randolph School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Randolph School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Randolph School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bruce Randolph School rank in CO?
Bruce Randolph School ranks #1,289 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bruce Randolph School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruce Randolph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bruce Randolph School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bruce Randolph School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bruce Randolph School a charter school?
No, Bruce Randolph School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bruce Randolph School a Title I school?
No, Bruce Randolph School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bruce Randolph School?
90.8% of students at Bruce Randolph School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.8%
- Phone
- (720) 424-1080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80205)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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