Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain Prep Smart ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart's student population of 604 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Smart's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Prep Smart often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Prep Smartis often viewed alongside schools like Dsst Cedar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Smart?
604 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Smart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart?
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Smart offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Smart part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Smart located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
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