Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mountain Phoenix Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Phoenix Community School's student population of 533 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Mountain Phoenix Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Phoenix Community School is 0.40, 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
#813 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BasketballCross Country Running
SoccerTrack
Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubTheatre Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBand
Handwork (Textiles)Orchestrea
SpanishWorld Drumming
Yearbook
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Mountain Phoenix Community School (MPCS) is a Jefferson County public charter school that offers a curriculum guided by the CorePrinciples of Public Waldorf Education. Rich in the arts, music, experiential learning, and scientific inquiry, Mountain Phoenix`s educational approach is making a difference - allowing children to experience the expansive, imaginative joys of childhood, while inspiring them to become creative thinkers who can solve tomorrow`s problems. Students emerge from MPCS with a mastery of skills in alignment with state standards and a lifelong love of learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Phoenix Community School's ranking?
Mountain Phoenix Community School is ranked #813 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Phoenix Community School often compared to?
Mountain Phoenix Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littleton Prep Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Phoenix Community School?
533 students attend Mountain Phoenix Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mountain Phoenix Community School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Phoenix Community School?
Mountain Phoenix Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Phoenix Community School offer ?
Mountain Phoenix Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Phoenix Community School part of?
Mountain Phoenix Community School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Phoenix Community School located?
Mountain Phoenix Community School is located in the Fruitdale neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Fruitdale.
School Calendar
View the Mountain Phoenix Community School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School, PK-K
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School, Grades 1-8
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My kid LOVES this school!! He was not thriving in the traditional school and Mountain Phoenix took him in and treated him with the kind of love and respect he needed to get a good feeling back in his heart about school. He has attended since 2009 and I am so grateful for this school! What a little gem in the mountains.
5 10/10/2025
What I have learned as a parent is that different schools are good for different kids. What one family would call horrible, another would call a life saver. The Mountain Phoenix Coal Creek Campus has been a life saver for my son. We were underwhelmed by two neighborhood public schools so tried a wonderful private school, only to have that school close due to financial problems. We brought our son ( after constant meetings, and phone calls, and e-mails with past teachers) up to to the Mountain Phoenix Coal Creek Campus (a public charter school). He found a sense of calm in the wooded mountains that surrounds the school as well as the CCC staff. All of the teachers at the CCC are well trained and have years of experience under their belts. The classrooms are small and there is a lot of hands on, experiential learning. My son can't wait to go to school in the morning. Last night he couldn't wait to get his homework done so he could earn points to attend Mr. Smith's Rocketry class (building rockets). You could say we a family that doesn't quite fit in the traditional public school mold. The Mountain Phoenix Coal Creek Campus has taught my son the traditional academic line, but through treasure hunts. He has learned how to play the viola, and even to knit. Which I have found calms my normally hyperactive child. My hat is off to these hard working and caring teachers who make the drive up the canyon every day. I can't believe how lucky we are to have found this school and a public charter at that!
5 10/10/2025
MPCS (mountain campus) is a small, caring non-traditional school that educates the whole child. The teachers and staff genuinely care about all the children and make adjustments to the unique needs of each child. The includes academics, but also art, music and outdoor time. This is a school worth checking out. Meet the people, don't let statistics and website commentary drive your decision.
5 10/10/2025
My children attend Mountain Phoenix Community School in Coal Creek Canyon. This is their fifth year and they love it. They are thriving in this small, community oriented learning environment. Both have grown so much in their love of learning and their sense of who they are as individuals. The Waldorf teaching methods bring the curriculum alive for the children and the arts infused learning makes it fun while training their minds in ways the neighborhood schools have all but lost. This is a very special campus with fresh air and beautiful mountain charm. It may not be for everyone, but it has been an amazing blessing in our lives!
5 10/10/2025
Awesome School! My son now loves to learn and go to school.
5 10/10/2025
My daughter attends the Coal Creek Canyon Campus, and I couldn't imagine a better place for her to begin her education. A Waldorf-inspired education can benefit children at any level, developing their strengths and supporting any weaknesses though their focus on the whole child: head, heart and hand. While budgetary restrictions are forcing many schools to drastically reduce arts and sciences in the curriculum, those subjects are integral to the students' day at Mountain Phoenix. The teachers and staff have excellent credentials and create a warm atmosphere for the children to learn in a caring environment. The classrooms are small, with mixed grade levels. The teachers are diligent about carefully assessing each child and guiding them to work at their fullest potential in each subject. I don't know yet where my daughter will go to school after 8th grade, but I know after the wonderful foundation she'll have received at Mountain Pheonix, she'll be ready to go anywhere!
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