Rocky Mountain Prep Federal

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

Charter School 376 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Strive Prep - Federal is a public charter middle school located in Southwest Denver, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Strive Prep network (which recently integrated into the Rocky Mountain Prep system), the school is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. The campus is known for its structured environment, a focus on high academic expectations, and a culture that emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum mastery.

The school is specifically designed to serve a diverse student population, with a strong commitment to supporting students from historically underserved communities. By offering extended school days and a focus on personalized learning, Strive Prep - Federal aims to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills and academic foundation necessary for success in high school and beyond. Through a combination of data-driven instruction and a supportive community, the school emphasizes both personal growth and post-secondary readiness for all its scholars.

376

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	340
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
340 (90.7%)
Black
15 (4.0%)
White
9 (2.4%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)460-2800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 126