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Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
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 school serving grades 9th – 11th.
2900 RICHARD ALLEN CT, Denver, CO 80205
- 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 216 schools in Denver.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert F. Smith Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Bruce Randolph SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens HomePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Colorado High School Charter - GesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 189 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #135 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
Robert F. Smith Steam 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 Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is a public school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 44 students in grades 9th-11th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,127 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert F. Smith Steam Academy
What grades does Robert F. Smith Steam Academy serve?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy serves students in grades 9th through 11th.
How many students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert F. Smith Steam Academy rank in CO?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy ranks #1,127 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
75.0% of students at Robert F. Smith Steam 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
- 9th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (720) 423-7260
- Area population (ZIP 80205)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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