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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF DENVER AND STATE OF C·NCES 080336001795

Prep Academy

2727 COLUMBINE STREET, DENVER, CO 80205 · (720) 424-8451 · Denver County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL44 STUDENTS
Enrollment
44
High
DISTRICT 528 · STATE 627
Student : Teacher
3.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
41 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
9
Student demographics
Hispanic
1841%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 37%
Black
2352%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 5%
Two+
25%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
12%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2761%
Female
1739%

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BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
44
-125 (-74%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
3.8:1
was 8.3:1
% White
0%
was 11%
% Hispanic
41%
was 68%
% Black
52%
was 18%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Prep Academy

As a micro-enrollment 9-12 campus in DENVER, Colorado, Prep Academy hosts 44 students from grades 6 through 12, part of School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C. That puts it 93% below the typical public school in Colorado, which averages around 627 students.

Prep Academy is one of 198 schools operated by School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C, a district that enrolls 90,471 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Prep Academy lists that the largest single group is Black at 52%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest is composed of 41% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 2% Pacific Islander. The wider county runs roughly 9% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Prep Academy shows 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 3.8:1. The state averages around 16.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 93% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Denver County runs at roughly 63%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, Denver County reports that the typical household earns roughly $94,718 per year, 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Denver County's 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 91,233 students), Prep Academy is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Columbine Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Prep Academy operates from a city-core location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Prep Academy has contracted 74%, going from 169 students in 2018 to 44 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share ticked up from 18% to 52%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 8.3:1 in 2018 to 3.8:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Denver County at a glance

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Population
718,877
Census ACS
Median income
$94,718
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
91,233 students

Quick facts

School name
Prep Academy
District
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Address
2727 COLUMBINE STREET, DENVER, CO 80205
Phone
(720) 424-8451
County
Denver County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
44
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
3.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
41 (93%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
080336001795
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Other schools in DENVER
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Frequently asked questions

About Prep Academy
What is the total enrollment at Prep Academy?
Prep Academy enrolls approximately 44 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Prep Academy serve?
Prep Academy serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Prep Academy?
Approximately 3.8:1 students per teacher at Prep Academy.
How diverse is Prep Academy?
Prep Academy reports a student body of 41% Hispanic, 52% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Prep Academy?
Prep Academy is overseen by School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C in Denver County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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