Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy vs University Prep - Steele St.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
89 students
University Prep - Steele St.
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Denver, Colorado | University Prep - Steele St. Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 307 | #735 of 993 |
| National rank | #10134 of 16,910 | #39432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 89 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 28.7).
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 89.2%).
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 11.5).
- •University Prep - Steele St. is the larger school with 334 students compared with 89.
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is a public school while University Prep - Steele St. is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy better than University Prep - Steele St.?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy ranks higher (43.3 vs 28.7 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 Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy and University Prep - Steele St.?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy: 89. University Prep - Steele St.: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy and University Prep - Steele St. rank in Colorado?
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is 178th of 307 and University Prep - Steele St. is 735th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).