Prospect Ridge Academy
- A-Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- Broomfield, CO
- 32 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityB-
- TeachersB+
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationC+
- SportsC+
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
- School District
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Address
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
Telephone
(720) 399-0300
Website
Prospect Ridge Academy Rankings
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Academics
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Median Household Income
$85,639
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,490
National
$949Median Home Value
$356,500
National
$184,700Culture & 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.10 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
Students
Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,252
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses
Teachers
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 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
$9,887/ year
National
$12,239- 60%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
- 20%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
Prospect Ridge Academy Reviews
32 reviews
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As someone who has been going to this school since the beginning, I can say with confidence it has grown a lot. Many of the students here are dedicated to academics, but we also aren't bad at sports (many of our teams advanced to state this year). Also, because so many of us are invested in academics, I have never witnessed any bullying due to people being "nerds." However, we have had some serious problems regarding racism.
The teachers here are a little hit or miss, you could get a really good or a really bad teacher, however, we seem to have strong English and science teachers, and not so great math teachers.
Seniors also have to do a capstone project, which is a great experience, even though it is really stressful. The support for that gets better and better each year. There is also a focus on getting into college, and we have a couple resident adults to help us with the college process.
The teachers here are a little hit or miss, you could get a really good or a really bad teacher, however, we seem to have strong English and science teachers, and not so great math teachers.
Seniors also have to do a capstone project, which is a great experience, even though it is really stressful. The support for that gets better and better each year. There is also a focus on getting into college, and we have a couple resident adults to help us with the college process.
Prospect Ridge Academy is a fairly new charter school. I attended it from its opening year in 2011, my 6th-grade year, to 2018, graduating as the first class. I adored the staff, students, and the overall environment. Due to its smaller size, I was able to form genuine relationships with my teachers; I'm currently in my second semester at Baylor University, but I still go back to visit all of my high school teachers. The academics were incredibly strong and the school harbored some insanely smart kids. I loved my experience at Prospect Ridge Academy, and credit it with my academics successes today.
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!