Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside's student population of 168 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is ranked #1636 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
168 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025My child attended this school in 2008. It was the worst experience. I witnessed students being allowed to curse other students as well as staff and teachers. I was appauled at the level of disrespect tolerated by the school, with consequences only being points taken away. I would not recommend this school to the worst of students.Review Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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My child attended this school in 2008. It was the worst experience. I witnessed students being allowed to curse other students as well as staff and teachers. I was appauled at the level of disrespect tolerated by the school, with consequences only being points taken away. I would not recommend this school to the worst of students.
Review Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities