Serving 586 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise's student population of 586 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is 0.52, 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
#1417 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
16%
5%
White
5%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Rise's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is ranked #1417 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Prep Rise often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Prep Riseis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
586 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Rise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Rise?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Rise offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Rise part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Rise located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
STRIVE Prep - RISE develops young adults to become critical thinking lifelong learners ready to solve 21st-century problems. Our school is social justice-focused and empowers our students to be community members who are compassionate and responsible. We run verbal assessments each quarter to prepare our scholars to be able to talk through ideas, use evidence, and evaluate their own ideas not only while they are students here, but also in a college setting, and beyond. We prepare scholars to be successful in college and also have alumni advisors whose sole purpose is to continue to support your student once they reach college. We assume the best of our students, we support them through tough times, and we support your scholar taking a lead both on and off-campus.
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