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Prospect Academy (2026 Ranking) - Arvada, CO

Prospect Academy

Prospect Academy serves 94 students in grades 4-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prospect Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Prospect Academy's student population of 94 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Prospect Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
62%
49%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prospect Academy?
94 students attend Prospect Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Prospect Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Academy offer ?
Prospect Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Prospect Academy part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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