Prospect Ridge Academy is a K-12 charter school in the Adams 12 School District in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. It was founded as a K-6 school, then added a grade each year. It has now become a full K-12 school, with the high school being built three years ahead of schedule due to popular demand.
Serving 1,478 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospect Ridge Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prospect Ridge Academy's student population of 1,478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prospect Ridge Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Ridge Academy is 0.55, 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
#227 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Ridge Academy's ranking?
Prospect Ridge Academy is ranked #227 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prospect Ridge Academy often compared to?
Prospect Ridge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thunder Vista P-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect Ridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Prospect Ridge Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Prospect Ridge Academy?
1,478 students attend Prospect Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Prospect Ridge Academy students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Ridge Academy?
Prospect Ridge Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Ridge Academy offer ?
Prospect Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Ridge Academy part of?
Prospect Ridge Academy is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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