Denver School of the Arts
Denver School of the Arts
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-12 | Denver Public Schools
Denver School of the Arts is located in Denver, CO and is one of 154 schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a public school that serves 1043 students in grades 6-12.
Denver School of the Arts did not make 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 the Arts's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Denver School of the Arts had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Denver School of the Arts's students and teachers. more
Denver School of the Arts did not make 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 the Arts's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Denver School of the Arts had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Denver School of the Arts's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St James Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Smiley Middle School 1 miles |  |
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| Envision Leadership Prep 1 miles |  |
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| William (Bill) Roberts K-8 School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Odyssey Charter Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1043
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36%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Denver School of the Arts had 13% 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)
White
62%
Hispanic
17%
Black
9%
Two or More Races
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
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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
27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Denver School of the Arts had 27 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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