Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, Dsst Cole High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dsst Cole High School's student population of 287 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Dsst Cole High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dsst Cole High School is 0.36, which is less 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
#1009 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
79%
37%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
4%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
82.7%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dsst Cole High School's ranking?
Dsst Cole High School is ranked #1009 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dsst Cole High School often compared to?
Dsst Cole High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manual High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dsst Cole High School?
The graduation rate of Dsst Cole High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Dsst Cole High School?
287 students attend Dsst Cole High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dsst Cole High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dsst Cole High School?
Dsst Cole High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dsst Cole High School offer ?
Dsst Cole High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dsst Cole High School part of?
Dsst Cole High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dsst Cole High School located?
Dsst Cole High School is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Cole.
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