Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Dsst: Byers High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dsst: Byers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Dsst: Byers High School's student population of 557 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dsst: Byers High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dsst: Byers High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
17%
4%
White
40%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dsst: Byers High School's ranking?
Dsst: Byers High School is ranked #97 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dsst: Byers High School?
The graduation rate of Dsst: Byers High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dsst: Byers High School?
557 students attend Dsst: Byers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dsst: Byers High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dsst: Byers High School?
Dsst: Byers High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dsst: Byers High School offer ?
Dsst: Byers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dsst: Byers High School part of?
Dsst: Byers High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dsst: Byers High School located?
Dsst: Byers High School is located in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Speer.
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