RISEUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL

RISEUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high 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 122 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 6 teachers, RISEUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

RISEUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located in Denver, Colorado, is a specialized educational institution designed to serve students who have previously struggled in traditional school settings or have experienced significant interruptions in their education. As a public charter school, it focuses on re-engaging youth—typically those who have dropped out or are at risk of doing so—by providing a flexible, supportive, and non-traditional learning environment. The school emphasizes a personalized approach, recognizing that its students often face systemic barriers, housing instability, or complex personal circumstances that require more than a standard classroom structure to overcome.

At the core of the school's mission is a commitment to holistic student success, blending rigorous academic credit recovery with strong social-emotional support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, RiseUp aims to cultivate a sense of community and belonging that encourages students to envision a future beyond their past challenges. Through this model, the school seeks not only to help students earn their high school diplomas but also to equip them with the resilience, life skills, and post-secondary pathways necessary to thrive in adulthood.

For more information, contact RISEUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (303) 477-0517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.