How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mountain Phoenix Community School | Ralston Valley Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WHEATRIDGE, CO | ARVADA, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 533 | 1,875 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mountain Phoenix Community School | Ralston Valley Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,228 | $16,228 |
| District | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mountain Phoenix Community School | Ralston Valley Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 81.5% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% | 11.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mountain Phoenix Community School | Ralston Valley Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 375:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.8% | 26.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.