Prospect Ridge Academy

Summary:

Prospect Ridge Academy is a public charter school located in Broomfield, Colorado, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,453 students. The school is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prospect Ridge Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages across various standardized tests, including CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) in Science, English Language Arts, and Math, as well as SAT and PSAT exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Prospect Ridge Academy's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 62.5% in CMAS English Language Arts, 50.8% in CMAS Math, and 85% in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to the district's 41.4%, 33.3%, and 56%, respectively, and the state's 44.1%, 34.2%, and 58%. The school's diverse student population, with 69.51% White, 11.56% Hispanic, 12.18% Asian, and 5.92% two or more races, is also noteworthy, as it is higher than the surrounding schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Westgate Community School and Five Star Online Academy, Prospect Ridge Academy stands out as a high-performing charter school within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, with significantly higher proficiency rates across various assessments. The school's academic success may be attributed to factors such as effective teaching practices, a rigorous curriculum, strong parental involvement, and a focus on personalized learning.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
       Broomfield, CO  80023-8096


(720) 399-0300

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,305 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  1,453

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Asian:
12.2%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2% Help


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Compare Details Prospect Ridge Academy ranks better than 76.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prospect Ridge Academy ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prospect Ridge Academy ranks better than 93.4% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prospect Ridge Academy 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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prospect Ridge Academy is $11,305, which is the 2nd highest among 4 alternative schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prospect Ridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Ridge Academy 222nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Prospect Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Ridge Academy 59th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Prospect Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Ridge Academy 23rd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Prospect Ridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prospect Ridge Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 77.42 200th 962 79.2%
2015 66.83 272nd 938 71.0%
2016 59.63 327th 914 64.2%
2017 65.00 288th 929 69.0%
2018 79.76 172nd 917 81.2%
2019 83.04 133rd 965 86.2%
2021 74.49 201st 710 71.7%
2022 81.18 154th 921 83.3%
2023 80.81 157th 933 83.2%
2024 73.79 222nd 943 76.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.87 169th 690 75.5%
2019 77.26 147th 758 80.6%
2021 57.88 178th 351 49.3%
2022 71.84 147th 595 75.3%
2023 70.96 168th 642 73.8%
2024 65.56 215th 684 68.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.27 62nd 84 26.2%
2019 46.30 77th 110 30.0%
2022 27.85 20th 22 9.1%
2023 26.74 74th 82 9.8%
2024 37.60 73rd 91 19.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.55 151st 693 78.2%
2019 78.91 132nd 764 82.7%
2021 73.40 106th 352 69.9%
2022 76.26 120th 594 79.8%
2023 76.57 134th 649 79.4%
2024 66.85 208th 683 69.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.78 13th 15 13.3%
2024 26.74 11th 12 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 125th 337 62.9%
2019 63.14 187th 596 68.6%
2021 49.07 170th 288 41.0%
2022 59.55 187th 454 58.8%
2023 54.71 236th 525 55.0%
2024 45.76 306th 539 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prospect Ridge Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 84.17 58th 461 87.4%
2015 77.01 62nd 436 85.8%
2016 70.39 82nd 400 79.5%
2017 53.67 167th 424 60.6%
2018 68.32 108th 418 74.2%
2019 76.07 87th 458 81.0%
2021 76.23 73rd 369 80.2%
2022 73.32 98th 448 78.1%
2023 80.89 79th 480 83.5%
2024 84.42 59th 485 87.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.80 103rd 315 67.3%
2019 67.62 97th 352 72.4%
2021 73.63 50th 254 80.3%
2022 68.04 88th 326 73.0%
2023 76.50 72nd 363 80.2%
2024 78.84 58th 350 83.4%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.77 40th 134 70.1%
2022 35.95 74th 93 20.4%
2023 42.73 87th 125 30.4%
2024 47.22 86th 126 31.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.96 85th 317 73.2%
2019 77.88 60th 343 82.5%
2021 64.96 75th 249 69.9%
2022 65.65 90th 328 72.6%
2023 73.49 69th 356 80.6%
2024 82.00 47th 357 86.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.42 12th 21 42.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.62 96th 199 51.8%
2019 53.26 118th 283 58.3%
2021 57.08 78th 203 61.6%
2022 50.85 121st 265 54.3%
2023 54.93 120th 286 58.0%
2024 62.43 88th 273 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.74 27th 411 93.4%
2021 82.32 30th 210 85.7%
2022 89.58 17th 221 92.3%
2023 92.55 18th 349 94.8%
2024 91.72 23rd 349 93.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.93 25th 239 89.5%
2022 88.73 25th 257 90.3%
2023 90.27 18th 254 92.9%
2024 88.92 25th 257 90.3%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.37 76th 118 35.6%
2022 62.44 41st 108 62.0%
2023 70.84 26th 135 80.7%
2024 65.42 51st 140 63.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.97 32nd 240 86.7%
2022 92.64 16th 253 93.7%
2023 91.18 17th 252 93.3%
2024 91.53 19th 256 92.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.26 5th 181 97.2%
2022 97.42 8th 205 96.1%
2023 96.92 7th 198 96.5%
2024 82.74 31st 199 84.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Prospect Ridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.62 54th 225 76.0%
2022 84.58 28th 228 87.7%
2023 83.41 32nd 234 86.3%
2024 83.51 29th 229 87.3%
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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.

Prospect Ridge Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Open Quote Great school. Amazing staff and great curriculum. Science and math focused. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, November 3, 2018

Open Quote Excellent teachers, academics, community. Highly recommend. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Open Quote Wonderful college prep school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prospect Ridge Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 427 5 37 30 0 0 17 0 516
2013 650 5 57 48 1 1 19 0 781
2014 748 7 67 64 2 0 26 0 914
2015 831 7 74 75 3 0 36 0 1026
2016 929 5 80 94 2 0 43 0 1153
2017 1002 6 80 111 3 0 50 0 1252
2018 1083 6 82 139 3 1 59 0 1373
2019 1085 6 102 141 3 1 71 0 1409
2020 1054 6 113 146 4 1 68 0 1392
2021 1037 8 126 165 3 2 93 0 1434
2022 1036 8 152 175 4 1 87 0 1463
2023 1010 7 177 168 4 1 86 0 1453

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 Prospect Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 516 27.9 18.4 4.8
2013 781 42.0 18.5 0.9
2014 914 47.2 19.3 1.2
2015 1026 52.0 19.7 2.3
2016 1153 58.0 19.8 0.8
2017 1252 68.4 18.3 1.6
2018 1373 71.9 19.0 0.9
2019 1409 69.5 20.2 1.3
2020 1392 74.9 18.5 2
2021 1434 74.6 19.2 n/a
2022 1463 76.2 19.1 n/a
2023 1453 72.8 19.9 n/a

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 Prospect Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 516 27.9 18.4 4.8
2013 781 42.0 18.5 0.9
2014 914 47.2 19.3 1.2
2015 1026 52.0 19.7 2.3
2016 1153 58.0 19.8 0.8
2017 1252 68.4 18.3 1.6
2018 1373 71.9 19.0 0.9
2019 1409 69.5 20.2 1.3
2020 1392 74.9 18.5 2
2021 1434 74.6 19.2 n/a
2022 1463 76.2 19.1 n/a
2023 1453 72.8 19.9 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prospect Ridge Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,979
2020 $7,897
2021 $10,105
2022 $9,633
2023 $11,305

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prospect Ridge Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 157th of 933 Elementary schools
 3%
Ranks 87th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 79th of 480 Middle schools
 2.5%
Ranks 27th of 411 High schoolsRanks 18th of 349 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)61.958.9
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)38.238.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)5357.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)35.335.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)62.462.1
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.543.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)54.258.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)32.134.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Prospect Ridge Academy)59.554.5
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.832
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)66.459.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)49.244.2
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)52.150.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)36.837.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)71.960.3
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.938.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)45.549.1
 3.6%
   6th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3228.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)62.861.3
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.743.2
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)35.536.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)33.924.7
 9.2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Prospect Ridge Academy)44.654
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)34.229.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)55.759.8
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)47.336.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)55.760.2
 4.5%
   8th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)40.130
 10.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prospect Ridge Academy)63.660.3
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)44.740.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Prospect Ridge Academy)4951.8
 2.8%
   All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3532
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14091453
 3.1%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian102177
 73.5%
Hispanic141168
 19.1%
Pacific Islander11
White10851010
 6.9%
Two or More Races7186
 21.1%


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Students at Prospect Ridge Academy are 70% White, 12% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,453 students attended Prospect Ridge Academy.

Prospect Ridge Academy ranks 222nd of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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