Denver School Of The Arts
Denver School Of The Arts serves 1,103 students in grades 6-12.
Denver School Of The Arts placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Denver School Of The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Denver School Of The Arts's student population of 1,103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
Total Students | 1,103 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Denver School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Denver School Of The Arts is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 1768 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 3% |
Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
Black | 4% | 5% |
White | 71% | 53% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 34% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Denver School Of The Arts is Dsst: Stapleton High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Odyssey School Of Denver (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ashley Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Ashley Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 389 students10
0.3 miles
1914 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748 0.3 PK-5 389 - Denver Odyssey School Of Denver Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 235 students10
0.3 miles
6550 East 21st Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
(303) 316-3944 0.3 K-8 235 - Denver Dsst: Stapleton High School Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 576 students10
0.8 miles
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570 0.8 9-12 576 - Denver Dsst: Stapleton Middle School Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 477 students10
0.8 miles
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570 0.8 6-8 477 - Denver Mcauliffe Manual Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-7 | 218 students10
1.0 miles
2540 Holly Street
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540 1 6-7 218
School Reviews
5 Great school, you learn a lot , and it is lots of fun! - Posted by Student/Alumni - rubia |
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