Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Denver Alternative School served 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| 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 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 | 14% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 and elementary school is Denver Green School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver George Washington High School Math: 43% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,239 student10
0.1 miles
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600 0.1 9-12 1,239 - Denver Gw Career Academy Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 75 students10
0.1 miles
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8723 0.1 9-12 75 - Denver Denver Green School Math: 40% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 531 students10
0.3 miles
6700 East Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-7480 0.3 PK-8 531 - Denver Mc Meen Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 615 students10
0.6 miles
1000 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80246
(720) 424-5520 0.6 PK-5 615 - Denver Carson Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 462 students10
1.0 miles
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090 1 K-5 462
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