STRIVE Prep - Lake

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

Charter School 187 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Strive Prep - Lake is a public charter middle school located in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the wider Strive Prep network (which recently integrated into the Denver Public Schools system), the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a high-expectations culture, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—are prepared for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school is well-known for its structured learning environment and extended school day, which are designed to offer additional academic support and enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing data-driven instruction and personalized coaching for students, Strive Prep - Lake seeks to close the achievement gap and foster a strong sense of community. Their mission centers on the belief that every student has the potential to succeed in college, provided they have access to an inclusive, high-quality, and intentional educational experience.

187

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STRIVE Prep - Lake
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	159
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
159 (85.0 %)
Black
10 (5.3 %)
White
9 (4.8 %)
Two or More
6 (3.2 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)551-7200
Website:	http://striveprep.org/lake/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 71