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#1192 of 1,815 schools in CO
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
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 charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
18250 EAST 51ST AVENUE, Denver, CO 80249
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$97,457
Median home value
$457,500
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80249; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,022 | 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
- #142 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 565 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,192 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Rise serve?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Prep Rise rank in CO?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise ranks #1,192 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Rise's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Rocky Mountain Prep Rise a charter school?
Yes, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocky Mountain Prep Rise a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
81.6% of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (720) 485-6393
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80249)
- 41,209
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 80249; 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, 2016-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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