Serving 930 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Denver Language School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Language School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Denver Language School's student population of 930 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
930 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Language School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Language School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Language School's ranking?
Denver Language School is ranked #176 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Denver Language School often compared to?
Denver Language Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Denver Language School?
930 students attend Denver Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Denver Language School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Language School?
Denver Language School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Language School offer ?
Denver Language School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Language School part of?
Denver Language School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Language School located?
Denver Language School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
DLS has been a fantastic school for my children. They've flourished and acquired language skills in their target language without sacrificing English literacy. While they have a middle school program, a majority of families do leave for other schools after fifth grade. I believe that this is due to several factors including not having a large enough facility to house K-8 comfortably. They are well aware that this is an issue for parents and are actively seeking a permanent solution. Unfortunately, this might be a long game. Also, since most families leave, class sizes in the middle school are tiny, which limits social opportunities. Another issue is not having a robust enough middle school program. Parents want STEAM and they want their kids to be challenged in those disciplines. Families are in the unfortunate position of having to choose between a more academically diverse education and language immersion. Middle schools in the area can only offer a world language class twice a week at best, which means that many DLS students will be losing the language skills that they worked so hard to acquire. We haven't decided what we will do when we reach the middle school years just yet, but it's heavy on our minds.
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