Highline Academy Northeast vs Rocky Mountain Prep RISE
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highline Academy Northeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
586 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Northeast Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep RISE Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #716 of 993 | #176 of 307 |
| National rank | #38689 of 50,301 | #10057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 589 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Prep RISE scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 29.8).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep RISE does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep RISE does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 77.8%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Highline Academy Northeast is the larger school with 589 students compared with 586.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highline Academy Northeast better than Rocky Mountain Prep RISE?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Prep RISE ranks higher (43.6 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highline Academy Northeast and Rocky Mountain Prep RISE?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Northeast: 589. Rocky Mountain Prep RISE: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Northeast and Rocky Mountain Prep RISE rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Northeast is 716th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep RISE is 176th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).