Denver Center For International Studies

574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 516 students in grades 6-12, Denver Center For International Studies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Denver Center For International Studies's student population of 516 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
516 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Denver Center For International Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Center For International Studies is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#787 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
33%
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50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
67%
35%
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Black
4%
4%
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White
21%
52%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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85-89%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denver Center For International Studies's ranking?
Denver Center For International Studies is ranked #787 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver Center For International Studies?
The graduation rate of Denver Center For International Studies is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Denver Center For International Studies?
516 students attend Denver Center For International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Denver Center For International Studies students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Center For International Studies?
Denver Center For International Studies has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Center For International Studies offer ?
Denver Center For International Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Denver Center For International Studies part of?
Denver Center For International Studies is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.

School Reviews

5   10/6/2012
Very amazing, international school. Kids are so nice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lucym

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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