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:
281^st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,508

Feeder schools for Rocky Mountain Prep RISE:

Elementary:	Barney Ford Elementary School
	Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
	Green Valley Elementary School
	Highline Academy Northeast
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	John H. Amesse Elementary
	KIPP Northeast Elementary
	Lena Archuleta Elementary School
	Marie L. Greenwood Academy
	Marrama Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	McGlone Academy
	Oakland Elementary
	Omar D Blair Charter School
	SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
Middle:	DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
	DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
	KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
	Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch
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	Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.5%

African American:

13.7%

White:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep RISE ranks worse than 80.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20^th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.88. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep RISE has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

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 281^st 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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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th 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	297^th	349	14.9%
2024	19.88	281^st	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	24^th	32	25.0%
2023	19.12	36^th	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
2021	21.31	157^th	188	16.5%
2022	14.90	180^th	203	11.3%
2023	24.01	161^st	200	19.5%
2024	31.40	147^th	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
2021	12.49	211^th	239	11.7%
2022	10.73	227^th	257	11.7%
2023	15.51	216^th	254	15.0%
2024	17.12	209^th	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
2021	8.49	221^st	240	7.9%
2022	8.19	232^nd	253	8.3%
2023	12.98	217^th	252	13.9%
2024	21.54	193^rd	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
2021	50.40	13^th	29	55.2%
2022	38.49	20^th	34	41.2%
2023	46.58	19^th	36	47.2%
2024	47.66	15^th	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
2021	24.75	141^st	181	22.1%
2022	15.52	177^th	205	13.7%
2023	27.93	141^st	198	28.8%
2024	30.30	132^nd	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 4, 2019

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

by a citizen
Friday, August 16, 2019

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	Total
2017	8	17	5	107	1	0	4	142
2018	17	38	12	205	0	0	9	281
2019	23	60	16	277	0	1	14	391
2020	27	69	18	383	0	4	12	513
2021	32	78	18	373	0	4	11	516
2022	25	91	19	381	0	5	16	537
2023	28	72	22	385	0	5	12	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

Year	Total 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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	391	524	34%
African American	60	72	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	22	37.5%
Hispanic	277	385	39%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	23	28	21.7%
Two or More Races	14	12	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.8%	81.5%	1.7%

Schools Near Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 452-2570	560	35	15.8	78.0%	13 (2.3%)	73 (13.0%)	411 (73.4%)	42 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	13 (2.3%)	13.3	303^rd of 349 public high schools	13.2%		11.8	307^th of 349 public high schools	12.0%	4	29.0	19.0	29.0	19.0	30.0	16.0								12.3	$15,472
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 485-6393	524	47	11.1	81.5%	28 (5.3%)	72 (13.7%)	385 (73.5%)	22 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	12 (2.3%)	19.9	281^st of 349 public high schools	19.5%		14.4	297^th of 349 public high schools	14.9%	16	50.0	18.0	53.0	20.0	33.0	13.0								7.5	$16,508
Vista Academy	Public	6-12	4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7650	234	14	16.3	82.1%	5 (2.1%)	57 (24.4%)	161 (68.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.6%)	2.4	347^th of 349 public high schools	0.6%		2.7	345^th of 349 public high schools	1.1%	2	15.0		17.0	10.0	8.0										$19,819
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4800 Telluride Street #2	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6300	565	38	14.9	75.9%	17 (3.0%)	131 (23.2%)	338 (59.8%)	57 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	15 (2.7%)	54.1	146^th of 349 public high schools	58.2%		51.1	154^th of 349 public high schools	55.9%	8	56.0	39.0	67.0	50.0	58.0	41.0								17.7	$16,275
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College	Public	6-12	19535 East 46th Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0420	1,062	57	18.7	79.8%	47 (4.4%)	224 (21.1%)	649 (61.1%)	74 (7.0%)	4 (0.4%)	31 (2.9%)	33 (3.1%)	10.8	313^th of 349 public high schools	10.3%		9.2	318^th of 349 public high schools	8.9%	5	43.0	12.0	33.0	10.0	31.0	10.0	4.8	26.3	28.7	21.4	9.1	6.5	10.1	8.3	$18,008
Montbello Career and Technical High School	Public	9-12	4501 Airport Way	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7200	75	8	9.1	68.0%	3 (4.0%)	11 (14.7%)	54 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.3%)	3 (4.0%)								(n/a)															$28,088
Legacy Options High School	Public	9-12	6850 North Argonne Street	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-3100	132	14	9.2	78.0%	2 (1.5%)	30 (22.7%)	83 (62.9%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.5%)	8 (6.1%)	3.5	346^th of 349 public high schools	0.9%		3.2	343^rd of 349 public high schools	1.7%	3	25.0				17.0										$23,993
Montbello High School	Public	9-12	5000 Crown Blvd	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5900	1,130	64	17.6	85.7%	30 (2.7%)	167 (14.8%)	848 (75.0%)	23 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.5%)	22 (1.9%)	7.1	330^th of 349 public high schools	5.4%		3.9	339^th of 349 public high schools	2.9%	9	27.0	8.0	32.0	17.0	17.0	5.0								3.0	$16,203
Hinkley High School	Public	9-12	1250 Chambers Road	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 340-1500	1,687	89	18.9	83.5%	74 (4.4%)	195 (11.6%)	1,244 (73.7%)	72 (4.3%)	16 (0.9%)	44 (2.6%)	42 (2.5%)	7.1	329^th of 349 public high schools	5.7%		6.7	326^th of 349 public high schools	6.6%	3	29.0	11.0	28.0	14.0	20.0	4.0								4.5	$17,530
Northeast Early College	Public	9-12	11200 E 45th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2450	561	30	18.5	84.5%	25 (4.5%)	79 (14.1%)	427 (76.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.3%)	11 (2.0%)	7.8	324^th of 349 public high schools	7.2%		9.3	317^th of 349 public high schools	9.2%	7	36.0	9.0	24.0	7.0	23.0	9.0								10.3	$16,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain Prep RISE

What schools feed into Rocky Mountain Prep RISE?

Rocky Mountain Prep RISE is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barney Ford Elementary School
Elementary : Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
Elementary : Green Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Highline Academy Northeast
Elementary : John H. Amesse Elementary
Elementary : KIPP Northeast Elementary
Elementary : Lena Archuleta Elementary School
Elementary : Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Elementary : Marrama Elementary School
Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary : McGlone Academy
Elementary : Oakland Elementary
Elementary : Omar D Blair Charter School
Elementary : SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
Middle : DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
Middle : DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Middle : KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch
Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep RISE?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

What district is Rocky Mountain Prep RISE in?

School District No. 1

Is Rocky Mountain Prep RISE a good school?

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

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