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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF DENVER AND STATE OF C·NCES 080336006590

Respect Academy

2285 SOUTH FEDERAL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80219 · (720) 423-5228 · Denver County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL99 STUDENTS
Enrollment
99
High
DISTRICT 528 · STATE 627
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
79 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 10
10
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
43
Student demographics
White
22%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
9293%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 37%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 5%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Native American
33%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
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
5859%
Female
4141%

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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
99
-17 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 16.6:1
% White
2%
was 4%
% Hispanic
93%
was 92%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Respect Academy

Respect Academy is a very small senior high in DENVER, Colorado, overseen by School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C. The school hosts 99 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 627 students per school, that is 84% smaller than typical.

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C runs 198 schools in total, collectively educating 90,471 students. Respect Academy is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Respect Academy reports that nearly all students (93%) are Hispanic. Other groups include 3% Native American, 2% White. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 28%.

On the resource side, Respect Academy shows 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.4:1. The state averages around 16.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 80% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Denver County runs at roughly 63%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Denver County shows median household earnings sit near $94,718, 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), Respect Academy is one campus in the mix.

Compass Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Respect Academy has contracted 15%, going from 116 students in 2018 to 99 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Respect Academy community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
Respect Academy
District
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Address
2285 SOUTH FEDERAL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80219
Phone
(720) 423-5228
County
Denver County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
99
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
79 (80%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
080336006590
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Respect Academy
How large is Respect Academy?
Respect Academy enrolls approximately 99 students in grades 09-12.
Is Respect Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Respect Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Respect Academy have?
Respect Academy employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Respect Academy?
Student demographics at Respect Academy are roughly 2% White, 93% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Is Respect Academy public or private?
Respect Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C.
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