Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Summary:

Rocky Mountain Prep RISE is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 524 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rocky Mountain Prep RISE has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (73.47%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (5.34%). Academically, the school consistently underperforms School District No. 1 and the state of Colorado in various standardized test scores, with only 13% of its students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 28% for the district and 31% for the state. The school performs relatively better for African American students, ranking 15th out of 38 Colorado high schools, but ranks lower for female students (209th out of 257) and Hispanic students (132nd out of 199).

Rocky Mountain Prep RISE is located in close proximity to several other high schools, including Northeast Early College, Montbello High School, and DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, which generally outperform Rocky Mountain Prep RISE academically. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.85% to 81.98% over the past three school years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 18250 East 51st Avenue
       Denver, CO  80249-8735


(720) 485-6393

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,508 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.5%
African American:
13.7%
White:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.5% Help


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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep RISE ranks worse than 80.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20th 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 19.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE 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 RISE 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 RISE is $16,508. 36 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Mountain Prep RISE:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Mountain Prep RISE 281st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Rocky Mountain Prep RISE 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 RISE

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.42 297th 349 14.9%
2024 19.88 281st 349 19.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.14 24th 32 25.0%
2023 19.12 36th 44 18.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.31 157th 188 16.5%
2022 14.90 180th 203 11.3%
2023 24.01 161st 200 19.5%
2024 31.40 147th 211 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.49 211th 239 11.7%
2022 10.73 227th 257 11.7%
2023 15.51 216th 254 15.0%
2024 17.12 209th 257 18.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.49 221st 240 7.9%
2022 8.19 232nd 253 8.3%
2023 12.98 217th 252 13.9%
2024 21.54 193rd 256 24.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.40 13th 29 55.2%
2022 38.49 20th 34 41.2%
2023 46.58 19th 36 47.2%
2024 47.66 15th 38 60.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.75 141st 181 22.1%
2022 15.52 177th 205 13.7%
2023 27.93 141st 198 28.8%
2024 30.30 132nd 199 33.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 4, 2019

Open Quote This school gives children the opportunity to strive for a better life. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, August 16, 2019

Open Quote Much larger now- fully built out brand new building. Lots of college access opportunities and a staff that truly cares. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 8 17 5 107 1 0 4 0 142
2018 17 38 12 205 0 0 9 0 281
2019 23 60 16 277 0 1 14 0 391
2020 27 69 18 383 0 4 12 0 513
2021 32 78 18 373 0 4 11 0 516
2022 25 91 19 381 0 5 16 0 537
2023 28 72 22 385 0 5 12 0 524

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 RISE

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 142 7.4 19.1 86.6
2018 281 27.6 10.1 82.2
2019 391 31.5 12.4 79.8
2020 513 42.7 11.9 81.7
2021 516 49.1 10.5 82
2022 537 49.0 10.9 66.9
2023 524 46.9 11.1 81.5

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 RISE

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 142 7.4 19.1 86.6
2018 281 27.6 10.1 82.2
2019 391 31.5 12.4 79.8
2020 513 42.7 11.9 81.7
2021 516 49.1 10.5 82
2022 537 49.0 10.9 66.9
2023 524 46.9 11.1 81.5

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 RISE

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,428
2020 $10,147
2021 $10,644
2022 $12,410
2023 $16,508

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students391524
 34%
African American6072
 20%
American Indian00
Asian1622
 37.5%
Hispanic277385
 39%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White2328
 21.7%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.8%81.5%
 1.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Rocky Mountain Prep RISE.

Students at Rocky Mountain Prep RISE are 73% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Rocky Mountain Prep RISE ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Colorado high schools.


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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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