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Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy

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Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy ranks 111 th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

111^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Colorado High Schools

Better than 67% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is a small high school in Denver, CO, serving 89 students in grades 9–12 within School District No. 1. The school earned a 3-star rating and ranks 111th out of 338 Colorado high schools, placing it in the 67th percentile. About 68.5% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and the school has an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.7 to 1, offering a highly personalized learning environment.

The school stands out among nearby high schools. Its 95.7% graduation rate far exceeds the district rate of 81.9% and the state rate of 85.6%, and is comparable to East High School's 93.9% and Denver School of the Arts' 96.6%. In 9th grade, 76% of students were proficient in reading and writing on the PSAT9, outperforming the district (55%) and state (66%), and well ahead of Manual High School (37%), DSST: Cole High School (45%), and Bruce Randolph School (23%). Math proficiency also surpassed state averages. The school also earns a 5-star rating for outcomes among its African American students, ranking 4th out of 31 Colorado high schools in that category — a distinctive equity strength.

The main challenges are chronic absenteeism and limited SAT data. Chronic absenteeism is 50.6%, down sharply from 80.9% the prior year, but still above the state rate of 28.4%. Recent 11th-grade SAT scores from 2023–2024 were lower than state averages, though more current data is needed. With such a small enrollment, results can vary year to year, but the school's trajectory is positive: 9th-grade reading proficiency climbed from 31% to 76% over three years. For families considering a small, supportive school in northeast Denver, Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is a notable bright spot compared with many higher-poverty neighboring schools.

Students ?

5.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$44,314

Per pupil spending ?

68.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

2900 Richard Allen Ct
Denver, CO 80205

(720) 423-7260

District: School District No. 1

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.7%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

13.5%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (60% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in School District No. 1

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 28% Colorado)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg43%

Colorado avg48%

111^th of 340

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 33%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 32High Schools in the School District No. 1

69^th of 114School District No. 1 among Colorado districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)87th percentile+20 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing76%+11 vs state

Mathematics44%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2026)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	CMAS English Language Arts (2026)				CMAS Math (2026)				CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy	Public	9-12	2900 Richard Allen Ct	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7260	89	16	5.7	68.5%	1 (1.1%)	62 (69.7%)	12 (13.5%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (13.5%)	66.9	111^th of 340 public high schools	67.4%					(n/a)	472.0	457.0	76.5	44.1													$44,314
Prep Academy	Public	6-12	2727 Columbine Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8451	44	12	3.7	93.2%	0 (0.0%)	23 (52.3%)	18 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	2 (4.5%)								(n/a)																	$62,810
Bruce Randolph School	Public	6-12	3955 Steele Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-1080	663	45	14.5	88.5%	10 (1.5%)	42 (6.3%)	583 (87.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.5%)	14 (2.1%)	4.9	334^th of 340 public high schools	1.8%		4.8	324^th of 328 public high schools	1.2%	10	32.4	12.7	23.1	5.6	24.7	5.5	10.8	19.0	8.7	12.6	7.1	3.8	4.3	5.1	7.6	717.0	$20,235
Colorado High School Charter - GES	Public, Charter	9-12	3093 E 42nd Ave	Denver	80216	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 524-8664	209	14	14.9	89.5%	9 (4.3%)	49 (23.4%)	139 (66.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)								(n/a)																	$15,242
Manual High School	Public	9-12	1700 East 28th Avenue	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6300	348	23	15.3	78.2%	18 (5.2%)	121 (34.8%)	184 (52.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.7%)	7.1	321^st of 340 public high schools	5.6%		6.6	315^th of 328 public high schools	4.0%	6	38.7	12.9	37.0	9.9	22.2	5.6										711.0	$24,274
East High School	Public	9-12	1600 City Park Esplanade	Denver	80206	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8300	2,476	117	21.2	32.5%	1,282 (51.8%)	336 (13.6%)	568 (22.9%)	70 (2.8%)	10 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	184 (7.4%)	81	66^th of 340 public high schools	80.6%		78.9	68^th of 328 public high schools	79.3%	2	82.5	59.2	78.6	54.9	77.1	48.7										42.8	$16,018
DSST: Cole High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3240 Humboldt Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 524-6354	287	29	9.9	82.2%	11 (3.8%)	41 (14.3%)	227 (79.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	30.9	232^nd of 340 public high schools	31.8%		27.5	241^st of 328 public high schools	26.5%	9	56.3	35.4	44.6	31.1	50.0	28.6										18.2	$15,538
Gilliam Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	2844 Downing	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 294-8930	21	10	2.0	61.9%	2 (9.5%)	5 (23.8%)	13 (61.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)																	$00
Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman	Public	6-12	1690 Williams Street	Denver	80218	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2980	150	15	10.1	86.7%	12 (8.0%)	40 (26.7%)	85 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.3%)								(n/a)																	$30,631
Denver School of the Arts	Public	6-12	7111 Montview Blvd	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1700	1,044	52	20.1	15.8%	625 (59.9%)	61 (5.8%)	198 (19.0%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (9.3%)	95.1	11^th of 340 public high schools	96.8%		95.1	10^th of 328 public high schools	97.0%	1	91.7	68.3	95.7	71.7	90.0	70.7	79.3	89.3	83.0	84.1	59.1	62.8	84.1	67.4	78.8	65.9	$16,478

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy

Is Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy a good school?

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy ranks 111^th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy?

Students at Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy are 70% African American, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% White.

What district is Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy in?

School District No. 1

How many students attend Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy.

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2017–18 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

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2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026

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