Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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University Prep - Arapahoe St. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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University Prep - Arapahoe St.'s student population of 285 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 University Prep - Arapahoe St. is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
51%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is University Prep - Arapahoe St.'s ranking?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Prep - Arapahoe St. often compared to?
University Prep - Arapahoe St.is often viewed alongside schools like University Prep - Steele St., Denver Language School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
285 students attend University Prep - Arapahoe St..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of University Prep - Arapahoe St. students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Prep - Arapahoe St. offer ?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Prep - Arapahoe St. part of?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is University Prep - Arapahoe St. located?
University Prep - Arapahoe St. is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.
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