Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, Riseup Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riseup Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riseup Community School's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2015
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Riseup Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riseup Community School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
51%
36%
Black
27%
5%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riseup Community School's ranking?
Riseup Community School is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Riseup Community School often compared to?
Riseup Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Girls Athletic Leadership School High School, Colorado High School Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riseup Community School?
The graduation rate of Riseup Community School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Riseup Community School?
111 students attend Riseup Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Riseup Community School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riseup Community School?
Riseup Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riseup Community School offer ?
Riseup Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riseup Community School part of?
Riseup Community School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Riseup Community School located?
Riseup Community School is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.
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