541 E Eagle
Denver, IA 50622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 1%
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:

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Attribute

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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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
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1221 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
64%
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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
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
96%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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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

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