Rocky Mountain Prep - SMART

Rocky Mountain Prep - SMART

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
3201 W Arizona Ave,  Denver, CO
4.0
3.7
565 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jack Holmes
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
21
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
31.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
7.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
207:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Hispanic
95.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
White
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Metropolitan State University of Denver 148 Students
Colorado State University 129 Students
University of Colorado Denver 122 Students
University of Denver 83 Students
Regis University 83 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 79 Students
University of Northern Colorado 68 Students
Community College of Denver 63 Students
Colorado Mesa University 61 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Nursing Assistant 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Architecture 13 Students
Biology 12 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 42 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/3/2025
Its a nice school overall but i do think that there are a lot of things that they could still end up working on eventually but besides that i think its a good school
5.0 Senior
3/28/2020
Attending Strive Prep - Smart Academy has been one of the biggest reasons for my growth as a student and person. Smart has helped me achieve my dreams and follow a path that's right for me. My teachers and classmates helped me become such a great person and scholar, always pushing me to do better and encouraging me to be the best person I can every day. I have built such great day to day relationships here and am glad to have grown up with such great influences impacting mine and every other student at Smart.
4.0 Alum
1/13/2020
I liked how there were many students of color, and the admin did their best in keeping culture alive. The thing I would like to see change is the senior seminar classes because I didn't think they prepared me for college well enough.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 other
2/10/2022
The vision at STRIVE Prep - SMART is to make the opportunity for a sustainable and fulfilling career for every student in Southwest Denver the norm, not the exception. We accomplish this though a comprehensive college-prep program that teaches students to understand the realities of the world they l...
1.0 parent
3/28/2015
Thought this was going to be a better school than it is. School promotes itself and doesn't care about the kids. High teacher turnover. Son not getting the education we were told about. What a sham.
5.0 parent
8/19/2013
Okay, school just started today, but my son came home excited and happy..and tired :) He is inspired by activity and hands on learning and I feel this school will keep him accountable and engaged. I will keep updating as the year goes on, but right now we are both so very pleased with the staff, the...

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Rocky Mountain Prep - SMART is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 565 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Rocky Mountain Prep - SMART has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $439,993. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kipp Denver Collegiate High School, Southwest Early College Charter School, Girls Athletic Leadership School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rocky Mountain Prep - SMART.

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