Very Good
#368 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 20% in state
Prep Academy
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 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2727 COLUMBINE STREET, Denver, CO 80205
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2019)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prep Academy score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prep Academy 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Cole High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Gilliam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Robert F. Smith Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–11 | 0.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #61 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
Prep Academy 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 Prep Academy
Prep Academy 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 41 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prep Academy
What grades does Prep Academy serve?
Prep Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Prep Academy?
Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prep Academy is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prep Academy rank in CO?
Prep Academy ranks #368 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prep Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Prep Academy a charter school?
No, Prep Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prep Academy?
92.7% of students at Prep Academy 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
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (720) 424-8451
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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