Robert F. Smith Steam Academy serves 44 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy's student population of 44 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
75%
5%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
44 students attend Robert F. Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert F. Smith Steam Academy?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert F. Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy part of?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Robert F. Smith Steam Academy located?
Robert F. Smith Steam Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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