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Rocky Mountain Prep Smart vs. Dsst Cedar High School

Should you attend Rocky Mountain Prep Smart or Dsst Cedar High School? 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 Smart
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Dsst Cedar High School
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 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 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 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 20-24% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Dsst Cedar High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
548 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dsst Cedar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dsst Cedar High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dsst Cedar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.

Test Scores

#1604 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#65 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dsst Cedar High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
75-79%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in CO)
≥95%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dsst Cedar High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
174
145
Grade 10 Students
178
144
Grade 11 Students
112
125
Grade 12 Students
101
134

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
% Hispanic
93%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
% Black
1%
24%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dsst Cedar High 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.
% White
2%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dsst Cedar High 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.
0.14
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, 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 Dsst Cedar High 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.
 
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