Prospect Ridge Academy

2555 PREBLE CREEK PKWY
BROOMFIELD, CO 80023

Charter School 1,478 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Prospect Ridge Academy (PRA) is a K-12 public charter school located in Broomfield, Colorado, operating within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Established with a focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and a "whole child" approach to education. The campus is known for its strong community culture and high expectations, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state for student achievement and growth.

The school utilizes a distinct instructional model that integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programming with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. Beyond the classroom, Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. Because it is a public charter school, PRA operates under a board of directors while maintaining a lottery-based enrollment system, making it a highly sought-after educational choice for families in the North Metro Denver area.

1,478

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Ridge Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	949
Hispanic	196
Black	11
Asian	219
Two or More	96
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
949 (64.2%)
Asian
219 (14.8%)
Hispanic
196 (13.3%)
Two or More
96 (6.5%)
Black
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)399-0300
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 127

Grade 9 130

Grade 10 119