Robert F. Smith Steam Academy serves 137 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy's student population of 137 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
66%
5%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
137 students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Robert F. Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy part of?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy located?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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