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Riseup Community School vs. Colorado High School Charter

Should you attend Riseup Community School or Colorado High School Charter? 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
Riseup Community School
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Colorado High School Charter
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Riseup Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (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 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Colorado High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, Riseup Community 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Colorado High School Charter 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
111 students
203 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riseup Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colorado High School Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riseup Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colorado High School Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riseup Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colorado High School Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riseup Community School 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colorado High School Charter 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.

Test Scores

#1394 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1394 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riseup Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colorado High School Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riseup Community School 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colorado High School Charter 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 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riseup Community School 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 Colorado High School Charter 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.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riseup Community School 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Colorado High School Charter 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 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riseup Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Colorado High School Charter by grade.
Grade 9 Students
13
34
Grade 10 Students
20
70
Grade 11 Students
26
37
Grade 12 Students
52
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colorado High School Charter, 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riseup Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colorado High School Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
% Hispanic
51%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colorado High School Charter, 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
27%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colorado High School Charter, 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
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colorado High School Charter, 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colorado High School Charter, 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.
0.65
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colorado High School Charter, 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colorado High School Charter, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riseup Community School, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colorado High School Charter, 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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