Prospect Ridge Academy
Tel:
(720) 399-0300
Prospect Ridge Academy serves 1,373 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Prospect Ridge Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Prospect Ridge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Prospect Ridge Academy's student population of 1,373 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,373 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Prospect Ridge Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Prospect Ridge Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #303 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 34% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Prospect Ridge Academy is Justice High Charter School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Aspen Ridge Preparatory School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Black Rock Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Erie Black Rock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 774 students
1.1 miles
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995 1.1 PK-5 774 - Broomfield Meridian Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 783 students
2.6 miles
14256 Mckay Park Circle
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 972-7880 2.6 K-5 783 - Erie Aspen Ridge Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 481 students
3.5 miles
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225 3.5 K-8 481 - Lafayette Justice High Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 79 students
3.5 miles
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337 3.5 6-12 79 - Lafayette Peak To Peak Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,445 student
3.5 miles
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600 3.5 K-12 1,445
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