Robert F. Smith Steam Academy serves 89 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy's student population of 89 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is 0.48, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
70%
5%
White
1%
49%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
89 students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert F. Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy part of?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy located?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 39 other public schools located in Northeast.
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