Prospect Ridge Academy

Prospect Ridge Academy is a K-12 charter school in Broomfield, CO, serving approximately 1,478 students within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. By nearly every measure, this school outperforms its district and state counterparts: the graduation rate is 97.2% versus 85.2% for the district, chronic absenteeism sits at just 11.9% compared with 32.2% district-wide, and the dropout rate has been essentially zero in recent years. Only 5.89% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, the lowest rate among all nearby schools, indicating a relatively economically advantaged student population.

Academically, math is the school's signature strength. CMAS math proficiency reached 58.8% versus 35.5% for the district and 37.3% for the state, while 11th-grade SAT math scores were 65% proficient—more than double the state rate of 32%. Science performance is similarly impressive, with proficiency rates across grades 5, 8, and 11 running roughly double the district and state averages. College readiness indicators are strong across the board, with SAT reading/writing proficiency at 89% versus 60% statewide. One trend worth noting: ELA proficiency has declined from 60.3% in 2022-23 to 54.9% in 2025-26, even as math scores have steadily risen over the same period.

Compared with neighboring charters, Prospect Ridge is a strong performer but not the absolute top. Stargate Charter School and Peak to Peak Charter School both exceed Prospect Ridge in most subjects, while Westgate Community School, The Pinnacle Charter School, and York International trail considerably behind. For families seeking a K-12 option with outstanding math and science outcomes, near-perfect student persistence, and a strong college-prep profile, Prospect Ridge is clearly one of the best-performing schools in its district.