Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Summary:

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 540 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rocky Mountain Prep SMART has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (95.19%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 28% for the district and 31% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students.

Despite being located in the same district as several other high schools, such as DSST: College View High School and KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, which have higher academic achievement and better school rankings, Rocky Mountain Prep SMART has not shown significant improvement in its performance over time. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic struggles, and the school may need to implement more targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3201 W. Arizona Ave
       Denver, CO  80219-3941


(303) 962-9880

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,411 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.2%
Asian:
2.2%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep SMART ranks worse than 78.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 18th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep SMART has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is $16,411. 37 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Mountain Prep SMART 274th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Rocky Mountain Prep SMART in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 43.63 132nd 292 54.8%
2016 18.33 203rd 255 20.4%
2017 15.59 218th 256 14.8%
2018 22.23 288th 388 25.8%
2019 22.10 309th 411 24.8%
2023 9.32 316th 349 9.5%
2024 21.23 274th 349 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.57 16th 16 0.0%
2022 25.04 26th 32 18.8%
2023 25.54 33rd 44 25.0%
2024 23.73 30th 36 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.01 142nd 188 24.5%
2023 14.90 181st 200 9.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.14 224th 239 6.3%
2022 10.78 225th 257 12.5%
2023 11.70 228th 254 10.2%
2024 23.53 190th 257 26.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 0.01 117th 118 0.8%
2024 38.32 106th 140 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.74 223rd 240 7.1%
2022 5.90 242nd 253 4.3%
2023 6.68 240th 252 4.8%
2024 17.13 211th 256 17.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.30 162nd 181 10.5%
2023 14.72 175th 198 11.6%
2024 44.96 100th 199 49.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Monday, September 20, 2021

Open Quote Very glad to have a STRIVE Prep school in Southwest Denver that offers thorough academic experience and focuses on preparing students for college. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 1 0 1 164 0 1 0 0 167
2014 6 1 3 307 1 1 0 0 319
2015 6 1 3 437 2 1 0 0 450
2016 4 1 5 488 2 1 0 0 501
2017 6 1 5 458 3 0 0 0 473
2018 3 2 5 473 3 1 0 0 487
2019 3 1 6 476 1 2 0 0 489
2020 4 0 4 473 1 2 0 0 484
2021 6 0 6 530 0 2 1 0 545
2022 7 1 8 493 0 0 1 0 510
2023 9 0 12 514 1 2 2 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 167 8.2 20.1 87.4
2014 319 8.5 37.2 89.7
2015 450 24.0 18.7 84.9
2016 501 33.0 15.1 86
2017 473 38.3 12.3 90.7
2018 487 45.5 10.6 92.6
2019 489 48.6 10.0 91.4
2020 484 49.4 9.7 91.7
2021 545 56.9 9.5 94.5
2022 510 59.1 8.6 89
2023 540 55.5 9.7 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 167 8.2 20.1 87.4
2014 319 8.5 37.2 89.7
2015 450 24.0 18.7 84.9
2016 501 33.0 15.1 86
2017 473 38.3 12.3 90.7
2018 487 45.5 10.6 92.6
2019 489 48.6 10.0 91.4
2020 484 49.4 9.7 91.7
2021 545 56.9 9.5 94.5
2022 510 59.1 8.6 89
2023 540 55.5 9.7 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,790
2020 $10,847
2021 $11,366
2022 $14,158
2023 $16,411

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 309th of 411 High schoolsRanks 316th of 349 High schools
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489540
 10.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian612
 100%
Hispanic476514
 8%
Pacific Islander22
White39
 200%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.4%90.9%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

Rocky Mountain Prep SMART ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Colorado high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Rocky Mountain Prep SMART.

Students at Rocky Mountain Prep SMART are 95% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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