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Venture Prep

Charter | 6-12 | 357 students

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Posted December 2, 2011

My students (grades 6 and 10) are doing great in this school. They are making very good grades. The teachers will call you after school hours to let you know how your child is doing. They obviously care about their students. The principal, Mr. Burdette, is also very caring of his students. The teachers work very hard to make class work fun and interesting as well as educational. My children love each of their teachers. My 10th grader was doing so well that her teachers moved her up to 11th grade level classes. My children's only complaint is that many of the students don't care and "the teachers have to work harder to keep students from messing around and goofing off". But not all of the students misbehave. I recommend this school to other parents. My kids said they recommend this school to new students. The teachers are absolutely outstanding in this college prep school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students24%
Female28%
Male21%
Black (not Hispanic)19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible23%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable21%

Reading

All Students42%
Female47%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible42%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%

Writing

All Students21%
Female33%
Male10%
Black (not Hispanic)14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students15%
Female17%
Male14%
Black (not Hispanic)5%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible15%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities19%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable6%

Reading

All Students33%
Female43%
Male27%
Black (not Hispanic)26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable27%

Writing

All Students28%
Female43%
Male18%
Black (not Hispanic)26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Language proficiency status - not applicable22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students32%
Female28%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)25%
Hispanic30%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable28%

Reading

All Students47%
Female54%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)39%
Hispanic57%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%

Science

All Students27%
Female21%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)22%
Hispanic22%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable26%

Writing

All Students35%
Female39%
Male31%
Black (not Hispanic)22%
Hispanic44%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students15%
Female14%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)5%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible8%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities18%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable9%

Reading

All Students37%
Female41%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%

Writing

All Students20%
Female21%
Male19%
Black (not Hispanic)14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible15%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities22%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students14%
Female19%
Male8%
Black (not Hispanic)6%
Hispanic13%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible11%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities16%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable15%

Reading

All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
Black (not Hispanic)39%
Hispanic57%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%

Science

All Students20%
Female27%
Male13%
Black (not Hispanic)17%
Hispanic17%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible16%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable15%

Writing

All Students28%
Female31%
Male25%
Black (not Hispanic)22%
Hispanic30%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
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Arts & music

Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • any via Rosetta Stone
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Stephen Dalla Betta
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (303) 957-5673

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • any via Rosetta Stone

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Girls sports
  • Tennis

Arts & music

Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
More from this school
  • Venture Prep scholars have an average GPA of over 3.0. In the past two years, our scholars have achieved 1.5 years of growth in reading and math for each year they are in school. We have an average daily attendance rate of 91%. Over 95% of our parents would recommend Venture Prep to others seeking a great school.
School leaders can update this information here.

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2540 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
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Phone: (303) 893-0805

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