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School Comparison

Ascent Classical Academy
vs.
Rocky Heights Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Ascent Classical Academy
Rocky Heights Middle School
  • Ascent Classical Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Rocky Heights Middle School (2312.1:1 vs. 238.3:1).
  • Rocky Heights Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ascent Classical Academy (275 vs. 16).
  • Rocky Heights Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ascent Classical Academy (182 vs. 45).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Rocky Heights Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ascent Classical Academy (182 vs. 45).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Rocky Heights Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ascent Classical Academy (275 vs. 16).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Rocky Heights Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ascent Classical Academy (35 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ascent Classical Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Rocky Heights Middle School (2312.1:1 vs. 238.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Ascent Classical Academy

2 metrics were reported by Ascent Classical Academy. Comparable data for Rocky Heights Middle School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
7
SAT/ACT participation
19

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Ascent Classical Academy
$12,197.26
Rocky Heights Middle School
$12,942.2
Local revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy
10.7%
Rocky Heights Middle School
53.6%
State revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy
82.3%
Rocky Heights Middle School
42.6%
Federal revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy
7%
Rocky Heights Middle School
3.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ascent Classical Academy
29.9%
Rocky Heights Middle School
19.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Douglas County
$145,737
Douglas County
$145,737
Poverty rate
Douglas County
3.2%
Douglas County
3.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas County
60.9%
Douglas County
60.9%
Unemployment rate
Douglas County
3.9%
Douglas County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.