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Prospect Ridge Academy

#4 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 18 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    C+
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Prospect Ridge Academy is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Broomfield, CO. It has 1,153 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.
Address
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
Telephone
(720) 399-0300
Website
prospectridgeacademy.org

Prospect Ridge Academy Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
51%
Percent Proficient - Math
47%
Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1230
63 responses
Average ACT
29
30 responses
AP Enrollment
23%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$83,334
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,417
National
$949
Median Home Value
$328,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
60%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Homecoming
    33%
  • Miner cup
    22%
  • Spirit Week
    22%
  • Cross Country Team Events
    11%
  • Pep rallies
    11%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,153
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$69,305
Teachers in First/Second Year
28.3%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.5 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$9,256/ year
National
$12,239
40%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
20%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
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Prospect Ridge Academy Reviews

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I moved to Prospect Ridge my senior year and it was the best academic decision I have made so far. They really prepare you for college and help you in the application processes. The teachers willing spend their time to help you properly learn and teach you how to think critically. Overall, it’s a great school and I’m proud to be a miner!
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Prospect Ridge Academy is a college prep school. For me this has seemed to not take effect until senior year for me. Some teachers are great and always will to help you, on the other hand there are some teachers that are the complete opposite. This is the 5th year of the high school being open which does cause it to have poor school culture and the facilities are not yet complete. I believe that as the school ages the culture will improve as well as the facilities. The administration at this school is currently not the best fit for this school. Prospect Ridge Academy has potential to be a great school but is not quite there yet.
I liked my experience here at Prospect Ridge Academy because it is unique and different than what other schools offer. Being a college preparatory school, I feel challenged in a good way to try my best. This prepares me for the future and to be successful. Apart from the academics, the environment of the school is very positive and the friendships and connections in the student life are strong. Everyone is supportive to one another and it's here that you will find friends that care about you and will work together. One thing that needs to change and is in the middle of changing is the size of the school. The school is developing and growing and is adding new facilities (a new gym for example) which the community is looking forward to because the school needs it.