STRIVE Prep - Ruby Hill

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

Charter School 391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Strive Prep – Ruby Hill is a public charter school located in Denver, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Strive Prep network (which recently integrated into the Denver Public Schools system), the school is founded on the core belief that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education. The Ruby Hill campus is known for maintaining a structured, rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a "culture of achievement," characterized by high expectations for both academic performance and student character. Strive Prep – Ruby Hill typically utilizes an extended school day and year to provide additional support, personalized instruction, and enrichment opportunities. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining strong communication with families, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that all students are on a clear path toward college graduation.

391

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STRIVE Prep - Ruby Hill
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	354
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
354 (90.5 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
White
9 (2.3 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)460-2800
Website:	http://striveprep.org/rubyhill/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 90