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.
6-12
Grades Served
1039
Total Enrollment
20:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am - 3:50pm
M, Tu, Th, F
10:00am - 3:50pm
Wednesday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School
Denver School of the Arts is a magnet program that serves students who are intent on developing their artistic talents in a pre-professional training program. Ranked as one of the top high schools in America, and a Gold Medal winner for seven years from U. S. News & World Report,...
Denver School of the Arts is a magnet program that serves students who are intent on developing their artistic talents in a pre-professional training program. Ranked as one of the top high schools in America, and a Gold Medal winner for seven years from U. S. News & World Report, students engage in intensive artistic studies and a rigorous academic program. We offer artistic majors in the following areas: band, creative writing, dance, guitar, piano, stagecraft & design, theatre, video cinema arts, visual arts and vocal music.
Student Demographics
Asian
5%
Black or African American
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
17.6%
White
62.9%
Other
9.4%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4.6%
Asian
3.1%
Black or African American
4.6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
13.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
Two or More Races
3.1%
White
77.3%
White
81.3%
Withheld
0%
Withheld
3.1%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
11.8%
English Learners
2.4%
Special Education
5.3%
10.67
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 85.3 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 64.3 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 83.9 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 68.2 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 40.2 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 69.7 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 74.3 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 88.2 % | 83.6 % | -4.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 88.2 % | 94.1 % | +5.9 % |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 % | 73.3 % | -4.7 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 100 % | 88.1 % | -11.9 % |
| White | 90.7 % | 86 % | -4.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 62.5 % | 50 % | -12.5 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 90.4 % | 86.6 % | -3.8 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 66.1 % | 65.9 % | -0.2 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 76.5 % | 82.4 % | +5.9 % |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.6 % | 61.7 % | +8.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 73.1 % | 64.3 % | -8.8 % |
| White | 69.1 % | 68.3 % | -0.8 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 59.1 % | 38.5 % | -20.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 66.7 % | 68.4 % | +1.7 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 61 | 58 | -3.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 52 | +5.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 63 | NA |
| White | 59 | 62 | +3.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 62 | 61.5 | -0.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 49.5 | NA |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 78.5 | 59.5 | -19.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | NA | 66 | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 56.5 | NA |
| White | NA | 59 | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 78.5 | 61.5 | -17.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 44 | NA |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 91.9 % | 95.5 % | +3.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 % | 100 % | +10.0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 93.6 % | 95.4 % | +1.8 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 61.5 % | 68.2 % | +6.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.3 % | 63.6 % | +10.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 64.5 % | 71.3 % | +6.8 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 62 | 58 | -4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 67 | +10.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 71 | NA |
| White | 61 | 56 | -5.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 62 | 60 | -2.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 59 | 47 | -12.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51 | 51 | +0.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | 25 | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.5 | 47.5 | -3.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 60 | +26.0 |
| White | 52 | 54 | +2.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 51 | 52 | +1.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 53 | 34 | -19.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 97.55 % | 97.1 % | -0.5 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 98 % | NA |
| Asian | 100 % | 88.9 % | -11.1 % |
| Black or African American | 100 % | 83.3 % | -16.7 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95.45 % | 98 % | +2.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 100 % | 87.5 % | -12.5 % |
| White | 97.5 % | 98 % | +0.5 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 100 % | 86.4 % | -13.6 % |
Improvement Plan: Decreased due to Participation
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Arts Focus
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Fine Arts
French
Honors Courses
Spanish
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
ASCENT
Acting
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Career and Technical Education
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Fitness
Future Center
Guitar
Highly Gifted and Talented
Internship Opportunities
Music
Personalized Learning
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Social Clubs
Student Leadership
Technology
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Lunch
Special Education
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners
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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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 93.9 % |
| Truancy Rate | 1.2 % |