Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Venture Prep High School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
35%
Black
26%
4%
White
5%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Venture Prep High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Venture Prep High School?
133 students attend Venture Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Venture Prep High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture Prep High School?
Venture Prep High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Venture Prep High School offer ?
Venture Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venture Prep High School part of?
Venture Prep High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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