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Denver Center For International Studies High School

Denver Center For International Studies High School

Address: 574 West 6th Ave, Denver

Phone: (720) 423-9000

Principal Name: (720) 423-9000

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About the Data

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6-12
Grades Served
454
Total Enrollment
14:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:50pm
M, Tu, W, Th
9:30am - 3:50pm
Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

DCIS is a Denver Public Schools (DPS) middle and high school in the Baker neighborhood of Denver that has garnered state and national recognition. All of our students have the opportunity to become proficient in one of six languages; and to learn about and experience different cultures. Our unique curriculum...

DCIS is a Denver Public Schools (DPS) middle and high school in the Baker neighborhood of Denver that has garnered state and national recognition. All of our students have the opportunity to become proficient in one of six languages; and to learn about and experience different cultures. Our unique curriculum enables DCIS to graduate global citizens who are multilingual and inter-culturally competent. We are proud of our students’ community-building skills and drive to serve others by taking action to bring about positive change in the world.DCIS is deeply committed to creating a space where Native American and Indigenous Students and Families thrive, feel seen and valued for who they are. We want to be a space where their knowledge, wisdom, and ways of being are centered; where we resist and counteract the values of settler colonialism and celebrate and promote traditional Native American and Indigenous values, virtues, and beliefs. Students will leave DCIS with a strong knowledge of self, culture, and community ready to fulfill their purpose. There are dedicated counselors, spaces, and community partnerships to support our Native and Indigenous students, while the staff is trained through professional development courses on how to serve Native and Indigenous youth.

Student Demographics

Asian
3%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic or Latino
69.6%
White
18.3%
Other
5.1%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
7.4%
Asian
7.4%
Black or African American
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
66.7%
Unknown or Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
69.2%
English Learners
33.8%
Special Education
13.4%
9.39
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 84.2 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 40.1 %
Students feel safe and healthy 56.3 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 72.4 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 64.8 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 79 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 80.6 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 40 % 34.6 % -5.4 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 25.4 % 27.1 % +1.7 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 84.8 % 76 % -8.8 %
Economically Disadvantaged 20 % 25 % +5.0 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 71.4 % 61 % -10.4 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 18.2 % 12.3 % -5.9 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 8.9 % NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 51.5 % 42.3 % -9.2 %
Economically Disadvantaged 5.4 % 5.3 % -0.1 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 38.6 % 31 % -7.6 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 55 45.5 -9.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 49 44 -5.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 74 77 +3.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 62 55 -7.0
Economically Disadvantaged 52 44.5 -7.5

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 48 29 -19.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 46 21 -25.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 52.5 41 -11.5
Not Economically Disadvantaged 52.5 40 -12.5
Economically Disadvantaged 43.5 24 -19.5

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 27.3 % 41.5 % +14.2 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 17.1 % 33.3 % +16.2 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 9.1 % 13.2 % +4.1 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA 7.1 % NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 44 34 -10.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 45 29.5 -15.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 45 44.5 -0.5
Economically Disadvantaged 44 32 -12.0

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 39 46 +7.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 36 45 +9.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 45 NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 47 40 -7.0
Economically Disadvantaged 32.5 49 +16.5

4-Year Graduation Rate

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 96.77 % 94.2 % -2.6 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 100 % 2 % -98.0 %
Asian 100 % 98 % -2.0 %
Black or African American 100 % 98 % -2.0 %
Hispanic or Latino 97.37 % 90.6 % -6.8 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA 2 % NA
Two or More Races 100 % 98 % -2.0 %
White 94.44 % 98 % +3.6 %
Economically Disadvantaged 97.44 % 94.1 % -3.3 %

Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Drama
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
International Focus
Japanese
Mandarin
Service Learning
Spanish
STEM
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
ASCENT
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Gardening
Music
Native American Student Support Program
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Student Leadership
Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
Special Education

Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program (MI-S)
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 89.1 %
Truancy Rate 7.4 %
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