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#92 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 48% of private schools

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School

High School · Commerce City, CO

A private high school in Commerce City, CO serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

10391 LUTHER CT, Commerce City, CO 80022

  • 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Enrollment54
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Rocky Mountain Lutheran High 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,702/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce City), 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

$98,858

Median home value

$448,400

Median rent

$1,507/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.8%
Hispanic29.6%
Black1.9%
Asian1.9%
Native American1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Stead SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.89–111.2 mi370Compare →
Prairie View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–123.1 mi1,805Compare →
Legacy Options High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–124.7 mi152Compare →

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.

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School is listed in Commerce City, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School is a private high school in Commerce City, CO, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School

What grades does Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School serve?

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School?

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School rank in CO?

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School ranks #92 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School a religious school?

Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
54
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Adams County
Area population (ZIP 80022)
59,556
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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 80022; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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