Serving 524 students in grades 9-12, Strive 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (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
Top Rankings
Strive Prep - Rise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Strive Prep - Rise's student population of 524 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Strive Prep - Rise ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strive Prep - Rise is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
14%
5%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Prep - Rise's ranking?
Strive Prep - Rise is ranked #1531 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 Strive Prep - Rise?
The graduation rate of Strive Prep - Rise is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Strive Prep - Rise?
524 students attend Strive Prep - Rise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Strive Prep - Rise students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Prep - Rise?
Strive Prep - Rise has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Strive Prep - Rise offer ?
Strive Prep - Rise offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Strive Prep - Rise part of?
Strive Prep - Rise is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Strive Prep - Rise located?
Strive Prep - Rise is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2022
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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