PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY
PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY is a public charter school that is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school district, located in BROOMFIELD, CO with about 1,373 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY (PRA) is a K-12 public charter school located in Broomfield, Colorado, operating within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Established with a focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and a "whole child" approach to education. The campus is known for its strong community culture and high expectations, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state for student achievement and growth.
The school utilizes a distinct instructional model that integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programming with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. Beyond the classroom, PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. Because it is a public charter school, PRA operates under a board of directors while maintaining a lottery-based enrollment system, making it a highly sought-after educational choice for families in the North Metro Denver area.
For more information, contact PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY at (720) 399-0300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOMFIELD, CO 80023-8096
(720) 399-0300
PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in BROOMFIELD, CO with about 1,373 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Adams 12 Five Star Schools - District:
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,373
- Teachers:
- 71.94
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,373 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.