Strive Prep - Sunnyside

4735 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80211
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 190 students in grades 6-8, Strive Prep - Sunnyside 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Strive Prep - Sunnyside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Strive Prep - Sunnyside's student population of 190 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Strive Prep - Sunnyside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strive Prep - Sunnyside is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#1493 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
33%
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20-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
79%
35%
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Black
11%
4%
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White
5%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strive Prep - Sunnyside's ranking?
Strive Prep - Sunnyside is ranked #1493 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Strive Prep - Sunnyside often compared to?
Strive Prep - Sunnysideis often viewed alongside schools like Strive Prep - Lake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Strive Prep - Sunnyside?
190 students attend Strive Prep - Sunnyside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Strive Prep - Sunnyside students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Sunnyside?
Strive Prep - Sunnyside has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Sunnyside offer ?
Strive Prep - Sunnyside offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Strive Prep - Sunnyside part of?

School Reviews

5   2/14/2022
STRIVE Prep Sunnyside is a place where students are safe in all aspects of their identity. At Sunnyside, adults are experts in their work and empower students to take ownership of their success through our On-Track and positive behavior systems. Your child will build the foundation they need for lifelong success while at Sunnyside. Every student in the school is known by every adult in this small-school setting, which means students do not slip through the cracks here. Your student will be known and seen every single day. Every adult develops relationships with students that allow your student to take risks and grow into a successful young adult. Students will have the same advisor for 3 years so both you and your student feel comfortable with this adult over time and confident that they are advocating for your student's continued success.
- Posted by Administrator - STRIVE Prep Employee
5   1/20/2020
Strive Prep Sunnyside turned out to be one amazing school despite all the negative comments, yes you might have those students that disrespect other students and staff but what school doesn't, a lot of individuals would say this is one of the worst schools ever but remember you are your child's first Educator whatever they are taught at home they will carry with them throughout their lifetime parents love nothing more than to blame the teachers and school system for the attitudes their child carries, wrong I have 3 children attending this school and none of the three have yet to disrespect any of the teachers nor will they do so in the near future, teachers and staff are not given enough credit for all the hard work they put into educating these young individuals, teach your children how to respect not just one but all adults otherwise they are going to be headed down the wrong path.
- Posted by Parent - Salas
2   12/22/2009
My child attended this school in 2008. It was the worst experience. I witnessed students being allowed to curse other students as well as staff and teachers. I was appauled at the level of disrespect tolerated by the school, with consequences only being points taken away. I would not recommend this school to the worst of students.
- Posted by Parent - Nanci

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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