Top Rankings
Denver 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 382 students in Denver 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in Denver 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,894 Schools
# Students
382 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denver 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2012. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
78%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 355% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,846 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,610
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,846
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Denver 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Gr: K-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denver 1 School District?
Denver 1 School District manages 1 public schools serving 382 students.
What is the rank of Denver 1 School District?
Denver 1 School District is ranked #15 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denver 1 School District?
78% of Denver 1 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver 1 School District?
Denver 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Denver 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,846 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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