Serving 1,090 students in grades 6-12, Denver School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,090 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Denver School Of The Arts's student population of 1,090 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,090 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver School Of The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver School Of The Arts is 0.54, which is less 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
#21 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
65%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver School Of The Arts's ranking?
Denver School Of The Arts is ranked #21 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Denver School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Denver School Of The Arts?
1,090 students attend Denver School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Denver School Of The Arts students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver School Of The Arts?
Denver School Of The Arts has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver School Of The Arts offer ?
Denver School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Denver School Of The Arts part of?
Denver School Of The Arts is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2015
Great school, you learn a lot , and it is lots of fun!
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