How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Excel Academy | STRIVE Prep - Smart Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denver, CO | Denver, CO |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 227 | 604 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.6% | 80.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Excel Academy | STRIVE Prep - Smart Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,206 | $17,206 |
| District | Denver Public Schools | Denver Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Excel Academy | STRIVE Prep - Smart Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| African American | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92.0% | 93.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Excel Academy | STRIVE Prep - Smart Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 129:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 44.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 88 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.