Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Charter School
91 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS), located in Golden, Colorado, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving the unique needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. As a tuition-free public charter school, it offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that prioritizes American Sign Language (ASL) as the primary language of instruction. By fostering a bilingual-bicultural environment, the school ensures that students have full, direct access to communication, which is fundamental to their academic success and social-emotional development.
Beyond its rigorous academic programs, RMDS serves as a vital community hub that emphasizes the importance of Deaf culture and identity. The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide individualized attention, ensuring that each learner receives the support necessary to thrive. By bridging the gap between mainstream education and the specific linguistic requirements of its student body, the Rocky Mountain Deaf School empowers its graduates to become confident, bilingual contributors to both the Deaf community and society at large.
Beyond its rigorous academic programs, RMDS serves as a vital community hub that emphasizes the importance of Deaf culture and identity. The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide individualized attention, ensuring that each learner receives the support necessary to thrive. By bridging the gap between mainstream education and the specific linguistic requirements of its student body, the Rocky Mountain Deaf School empowers its graduates to become confident, bilingual contributors to both the Deaf community and society at large.
91
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic | 27 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White52 (57.1 %)
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Hispanic27 (29.7 %)
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Black5 (5.5 %)
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Asian5 (5.5 %)
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Two or More1 (1.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
| Phone: | (303)984-5749 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 91 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 31 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
11
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
7
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
9
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
9
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
2
Grade 12
15
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 5 |
| Grade 1 | 4 |
| Grade 2 | 6 |
| Grade 3 | 7 |
| Grade 4 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | 9 |
| Grade 6 | 4 |
| Grade 7 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 9 |
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 4 |
| Grade 11 | 2 |
| Grade 12 | 15 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 50 | 54.9% |
| Male | 41 | 45.1% |
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