Denver School of Science and Technology
Denver School of Science and Technology
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Denver Public Schools
Denver School of Science and Technology is located in Denver, CO and is one of 154 schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a charter school that serves 874 students in grades 6-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Denver School of Science and Technology made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Denver School of Science and Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Denver School of Science and Technology had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Denver School of Science and Technology's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Denver School of Science and Technology made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Denver School of Science and Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Denver School of Science and Technology had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Denver School of Science and Technology's students and teachers. more
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Denver School of Science and Technology
Andy: Schools around the United States should carbon copy DSST. I have a nephew that graduated from this school in 2009 and I was most impressed by the whole process of teacher - student relationships. The graduating class of 79 students were ALL accepted to a 4 year college. These students are some of the most well rounded kids I have had the pleasure of meeting.
The teachers care, the parents are involved in the educational direction of there children, and the school is not someplace you drop off your child and expect the school system to do your parenting for you. The school expects the parents to play a roll in the childs education andit shows. The diverse group of students and the way all students respected each other and the staff was impressive.
Denver Colorado is on the cutting edge of education and the rest of the states should open their eyes and copy this school system.
The teachers care, the parents are involved in the educational direction of there children, and the school is not someplace you drop off your child and expect the school system to do your parenting for you. The school expects the parents to play a roll in the childs education andit shows. The diverse group of students and the way all students respected each other and the staff was impressive.
Denver Colorado is on the cutting edge of education and the rest of the states should open their eyes and copy this school system.
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on Jul 4, 2009
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 874
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Denver School of Science and Technology had 44% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
35%
White
31%
Black
26%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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Denver Public Schools District Spending
$9,246Per Pupil
The Denver Public Schools spends $9,246 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 44% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Denver Public Schools District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Denver School of Science and Technology had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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9 out of 10
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