Serving 1,463 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospect Ridge Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prospect Ridge Academy's student population of 1,463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Ridge Academy is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Ridge Academy's ranking?
Prospect Ridge Academy is ranked #221 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect Ridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Prospect Ridge Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Prospect Ridge Academy?
1,463 students attend Prospect Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Prospect Ridge Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Ridge Academy?
Prospect Ridge Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Ridge Academy offer ?
Prospect Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Prospect Ridge Academy part of?
Prospect Ridge Academy is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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