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Denver Senior High School

541 E Eagle
Denver, IA 50622

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (319) 984-5639

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Denver Senior High School serves 253 students in grades 9-12.

Denver Senior High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Denver Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Denver Senior High School's student population of 253 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

253 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Denver Senior High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Denver Senior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1 out of 1221 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

90-94%

64%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denver Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

90-94%

68%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

Black

White

96%

74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.44

This chart display the diversity score of Denver Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Denver Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Denver Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denver Senior High School's ranking?

Denver Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Denver Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Denver Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 89%.

How many students attend Denver Senior High School?

253 students attend Denver Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Denver Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Senior High School?

Denver Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Denver Senior High School offer ?

Denver Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Denver Senior High School part of?

Denver Senior High School is part of Denver Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education