Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Venture Prep High 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
36%
Black
26%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Venture Prep High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Venture Prep High School?
133 students attend Venture Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Venture Prep High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture Prep High School?
Venture Prep High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Venture Prep High School offer ?
Venture Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venture Prep High School part of?
Venture Prep High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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