Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
- Denver Alternative School served 29 students in grades 9-12.
- Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Denver Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 29 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 34% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 53% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Denver Alternative School is George Washington High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Denver Green School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver George Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1280 students
0.1 miles
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720)423-8600 0.1 9-12 1280 - Denver Denver Green School Grades: PK-8 | 538 students
0.3 miles
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720)424-7480 0.3 PK-8 538 - Denver Mc Meen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 637 students
0.6 miles
1000 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80246
(720)424-5520 0.6 PK-5 637 - Denver Carson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
1.0 miles
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720)424-9090 1.0 PK-5 469 - Denver Lowry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 489 students
1.1 miles
8001 East Cedar Avenue
Denver, CO 80230
(720)424-5910 1.1 PK-5 489
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