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Rocky Mountain Prep Rise vs. Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Should you attend Rocky Mountain Prep Rise or Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy? 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rocky Mountain Prep Rise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
565 students
559 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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.

Test Scores

#1531 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1139 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in CO)
90-94%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
182
152
Grade 10 Students
141
151
Grade 11 Students
125
137
Grade 12 Students
117
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, 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
70%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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
2%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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.
0.49
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Mountain Prep Rise, 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership 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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