KIPP Denver Collegiate High School vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students
Rocky Mountain Prep SMART
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
604 students
| Measure | KIPP Denver Collegiate High School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 307 | #225 of 307 |
| National rank | #9643 of 16,910 | #12289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 34.6).
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 92.2%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.2).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is the larger school with 604 students compared with 477.
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 KIPP Denver Collegiate High School better than Rocky Mountain Prep SMART?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Denver Collegiate High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 34.6 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 KIPP Denver Collegiate High School and Rocky Mountain Prep SMART?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School: 477. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Denver Collegiate High School and Rocky Mountain Prep SMART rank in Colorado?
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School is 167th of 307 and Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is 225th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).