WASHINGTON PARK · NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL · GRADES 9–12
South High School
1700 East Louisiana Avenue · Denver, CO
- students
- 1,920
- teacher : student
- 18:1
- per pupil
- 15,860
- Walk Score
- 51
Performance rating
Performance Plan · 2026*
Source
Source: Colorado School Performance Framework
2026
Performance Plan
We don't compute composite scores.
Colorado rates schools on a four-step scale.
Chapter 1 of 6
At a glance
Performance rating · 2019–2026
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
2026*
No ratings issued (COVID-19): 2020–2021 · *preliminary · Source: Colorado School Performance Framework
About the School
Schools provided these descriptions and may update them from year to year. Please contact the school directly for the most current information.
Denver South is committed to dismantling systemic and structural racism in education, creating academic access, and facilitating success for each student. As a community, we will work to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for all students to feel supported academically and personally. Students will be empowered to pursue their dreams beyond Denver South. We are are committed to building a future we can all prosper in. Denver South High School offers a cross-cultural academic experience that challenges all students to attain the highest levels of success. Students come to our beautiful Washington Park campus from all across Denver and around the globe to prepare for college and their post-secondary careers. South is proud to be recognized as a Whole-Child Distinguished School. We support and value students' social-emotional and academic needs and build communities that allow all our students to make meaningful connections with their peers and teachers. WE ARE DENVER SOUTH!
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
School Details
- Grades Served
- 9-12
- M, Tu, W, F
- 8:25am-3:40pm
- Total Enrollment
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1,920
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Total enrollment represents the number of PK-12 students present in October 2025. These numbers may have changed as students move in and out of the district.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Thursday
- 9:30am-3:45pm
- Teacher-to-Student Ratio
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18:1
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Teacher-to-Student ratio shows the number of teaching staff to the number of students. Teachers may include classroom teachers, enrichment / specials teachers, special educators, and other members of instructional staff. This is not representative of class size.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Uniforms
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Not Required
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Uniform requirements and guidelines may change from year to year and differ from school to school. Schools that do not require uniforms will still adhere to dress code policies. Please confirm uniform and dress code requirements with the school.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Transportation
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No Transportation Available
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Transportation options may change from year to year and based on staffing issues. Students with special needs may receive transporation services based on their assigned program and/or Individualized Education Plan. Students may also be eligible for free or reduced cost bus passes through RTD. Please confirm transportation options with the school.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Per Pupil Expenditure
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15,860
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Per pupil expenditure is the average amount of money spent on each student. This includes costs for staff, building and maintenance, supplies, and other small and large scale expenses necessary to operate a school.
We don't compute composite scores.
90.8%
Students feel a sense of belonging
Chapter 2 of 6
Who goes here
Student Demographics
This data is based on the October 2025 enrollment counts.
Student Special Populations
This data represents the student population as of October 2025. This information may have changed since that time.
Teacher Demographics
This data represents the self-identified racial background of the teaching staff at the school as of October 2024.
Teacher Demographics ▸
Average Years of Teacher Experience
- Average Years of Experience for Teachers
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10.18
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Average years of teacher experience were provided by Denver Public Schools in October 2024. Schools with NA do not have data available. Please contact the school directly for more information.
We don't compute composite scores.
Student Survey Results
The student survey, known as Your Voice / Tu Voz was completed with students in Spring of 2025. These data were obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request to Denver Public Schools (DPS). Questions were sorted into topic areas based on prior DPS reports and the results we report reflect the percent of all responses that were in the top two most positive categories for each question, such as "strongly agree" and "agree". Parent results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available. Student results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available or the approximated response rate for the school was 50% or greater.
Students feel a sense of belonging
90.8%
Students feel engaged in learning and activities
77.7%
Students feel safe and healthy
91.4%
Students feel they have choice and agency
80.6%
Parent Survey Results
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
This data represents the total number of disciplinary actions in the 2024-2025 school year divided by the total population of students in the same year. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
All Students
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
American Indian or Alaska Native
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Asian
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Black or African American
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Hispanic or Latino
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Two or More Races
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
White
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Chapter 3 of 6
How students perform
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 73.2 | 75.1 | +1.9 |
| Asian | – | 76.2 | – |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.4 | 52.3 | +4.9 |
| Two or More Races | 87.5 | 90.0 | +2.5 |
| White | 89.9 | 88.8 | −1.1 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 38.5 | 50.4 | +11.9 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 85.6 | 85.2 | −0.4 |
– · not reported by the state for that year
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51.3 | 53.0 | +1.7 |
| Asian | – | 61.9 | – |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.8 | 28.8 | +1.0 |
| Two or More Races | 62.5 | 66.7 | +4.2 |
| White | 65.9 | 65.1 | −0.8 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 20.2 | 27.6 | +7.4 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 62.3 | 63.4 | +1.1 |
– · not reported by the state for that year
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 55.0 | 57.0 | +2.0 |
| Asian | 38.0 | 47.0 | +9.0 |
| Black or African American | 35.0 | 48.5 | +13.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.0 | 51.0 | −1.0 |
| Two or More Races | 51.0 | 57.0 | +6.0 |
| White | 61.0 | 60.0 | −1.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45.0 | 48.0 | +3.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 59.0 | 61.0 | +2.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51.0 | 48.0 | −3.0 |
| Asian | 59.0 | 58.0 | −1.0 |
| Black or African American | 33.0 | 45.5 | +12.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.0 | 43.0 | −6.0 |
| Two or More Races | 41.0 | 44.0 | +3.0 |
| White | 55.0 | 51.0 | −4.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 41.0 | 45.0 | +4.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 54.0 | 50.0 | −4.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
The 4-Year Graduation Rate shows the percentage of students who graduated from high school within a tradition 4-year period. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Values of 98 could be between 98 and 100 and values of 2 could be between 0 and 2.
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| 2024 | 2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 91.3 | 92.7 | +1.4 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 98.0 | 98.0 | 0.0 |
| Asian | 88.0 | 81.3 | −6.7 |
| Black or African American | 86.1 | 78.9 | −7.2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88.8 | 88.5 | −0.3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Two or More Races | 90.9 | 98.0 | +7.1 |
| White | 94.9 | 97.0 | +2.1 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 87.7 | 88.5 | +0.8 |
Chapter 4 of 6
What is offered
Schools provided this information and may update it from year to year. Please contact the school to confirm programs of interest.
Academic Offerings
- Academic Club or Competition
- Adapted Physical Education
- Broadcast Journalism
- Ceramics
- Choir
- Choreography
- Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
- Comprehensive Health
- Digital Media Arts
- Drama
- Drawing
- Environmental Science
- Fine Arts
- French
- Gifted and Talented Supports
- Honors Courses
- Mandarin
- Pathways
- Project-Based Learning
- Service Learning
- Spanish
- Theatrical Design
- Visual Arts
Special Programs
- ASCENT
- Adapted Music
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- Band
- Baseball (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Career and Technical Education
- Cheerleading
- Community Service Club or Organization
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Credit Recovery Program
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Dance Styles and Genres
- Esports
- Fitness
- Flag Football (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Future Center
- Futures Football
- Gardening
- Golf (Boys)
- Golf (Girls)
- Gymnastics
- JROTC
- Jazz Band
- Lacrosse (Boys)
- Lacrosse (Girls)
- Lifetime Activities
- Mariachi
- Modern Band
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Native American Student Support Program
- Painting
- Photography
- Physical Education (PE)
- Robotics
- School Yearbook or Newspaper
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Social Clubs
- Softball (Girls)
- Spirit (Co-ed)
- Sports Clubs
- String Orchestra
- Student Leadership
- Swimming (Boys)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Technical Theatre
- Tennis (Boys)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Student Services & Supports
- Breakfast
- Community Resources
- Lunch
- School-Based Health Centers
Special Education
- Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
- Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program (MI-S)
Multi-Lingual Learners
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Newcomer Center
Chapter 5 of 6
Improvement planning & attendance
Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs
Priority Performance Challenges
- Low Attendance/High Chronic Absenteeism
- Low Graduation Rates for Disaggregated Groups
- Low achievement for 9th/10th/11th on PSAT in Math/RW
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Absenteeism
This data shows three attendance measures. Average Daily Attendance is the percentage of possible student days that students attended. Chronic Absenteeism is the percentage of students who were absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year; this includes all absences, whether unexcused, excused, or due to suspension. Truancy Rate is the percentage of possible student days that were unexcused absences. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
Average Daily Attendance
Chronic Absenteeism
Truancy Rate
Chapter 6 of 6
About this data
About the Data
This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data