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Respect Academy vs. Lookout Mountain

Should you attend Respect Academy or Lookout Mountain? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Respect Academy
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
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8/
10
Top 30%
Lookout Mountain
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Respect Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Lookout Mountain ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Respect Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Lookout Mountain ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
5-12
Total Students
106 students
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% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Respect Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#471 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#471 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Respect Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lookout Mountain, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Respect Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lookout Mountain who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Division Of Youth Services School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Respect Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lookout Mountain who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Division Of Youth Services School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
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60-64%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Respect Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Respect Academy by grade.
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Grade 10 Students
12
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Grade 11 Students
43
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Grade 12 Students
51
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Respect Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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% Hispanic
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Respect Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Respect Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Respect Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Respect Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Respect Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Respect Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Respect Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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