Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Prep - Arapahoe St. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
University Prep - Arapahoe St.'s student population of 280 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 University Prep - Arapahoe St. is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
52%
5%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Prep - Arapahoe St.'s ranking?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Prep - Arapahoe St. often compared to?
University Prep - Arapahoe St.is often viewed alongside schools like Denver Language School, Downtown Denver Expeditionary 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 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
280 students attend University Prep - Arapahoe St..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of University Prep - Arapahoe St. students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does University Prep - Arapahoe St. offer ?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is University Prep - Arapahoe St. part of?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is University Prep - Arapahoe St. located?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.
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