UNIVERSITY PREP - ARAPAHOE ST.

UNIVERSITY PREP - ARAPAHOE ST. is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, UNIVERSITY PREP - ARAPAHOE ST. has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

University Prep (UPrep) – Arapahoe Street is a public charter school located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is founded on the mission of providing a high-quality education that prepares scholars for success in college and beyond. UPrep is known for its structured, rigorous academic environment and its focus on fostering a strong school culture rooted in core values like grit, integrity, and achievement.

The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" approach to learning, focusing heavily on foundational literacy and mathematics skills to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, reaches grade-level proficiency. Beyond academics, UPrep places significant importance on character development and community involvement. By maintaining small class sizes and a clear, consistent behavioral framework, the school aims to create a supportive, college-going atmosphere that empowers its diverse student body to overcome educational inequities and reach their full potential.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY PREP - ARAPAHOE ST. at (303) 292-0463 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.