Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Dsst: Cole High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dsst: Cole High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dsst: Cole High School's student population of 357 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dsst: Cole High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dsst: Cole High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
35%
Black
11%
4%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #825 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dsst: Cole High School?
The graduation rate of Dsst: Cole High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dsst: Cole High School?
357 students attend Dsst: Cole High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dsst: Cole High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, 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
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.
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