Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)

655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, 
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
35%
35%
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Black
14%
4%
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White
48%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
2%
7%
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Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Denver Alternative School?
29 students attend Denver Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Denver Alternative School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Denver Alternative School offer ?
Denver Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denver Alternative School part of?

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