Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center serves 13 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
23%
5%
White
15%
49%
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gilliam Youth Services Center, Mclain Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center?
13 students attend Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center?
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center offer ?
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center part of?
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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