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.
About the School
DSST: Cedar (formerly DSST: Byers) prepares students for college, careers, and life through individualized college prep, challenging curriculum, and a thriving community where all students truly belong. 100% of DSST: Cedar graduates are admitted to college or postsecondary programs. DSST: Cedar was named the top high school in Denver in...
DSST: Cedar (formerly DSST: Byers) prepares students for college, careers, and life through individualized college prep, challenging curriculum, and a thriving community where all students truly belong. 100% of DSST: Cedar graduates are admitted to college or postsecondary programs. DSST: Cedar was named the top high school in Denver in 2024 and has been Green (highest rating) on the Colorado School Performance Framework since our founding in 2013. Last school year, we ranked in the top 5 for DPS High Schools on overall P/SAT growth. At Cedar, students have the opportunity to explore their identities academically, personally, and socially and together, we work to cultivate relationships and support each other to be our best.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 86.5 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 48.8 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 56.3 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 70.3 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 81.5 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 96.8 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 96.7 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 77.3 % | 76.4 % | -0.9 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 72.7 % | 85.7 % | +13.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.2 % | 56.8 % | -5.4 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 86.4 % | 90.2 % | +3.8 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 63.8 % | 65.2 % | +1.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 84.7 % | 90.7 % | +6.0 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 54.5 % | 61.8 % | +7.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 40.9 % | 60.7 % | +19.8 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.7 % | 43.2 % | +13.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 67.8 % | 78 % | +10.2 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 40.4 % | 49.3 % | +8.9 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 62.4 % | 77.8 % | +15.4 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 57 | 54 | -3.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | 67 | +18.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.5 | 45 | -0.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 66 | 52 | -14.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 63 | 50 | -13.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 49 | 58.5 | +9.5 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 63 | 77 | +14.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 57 | 79 | +22.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 64 | +5.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 72 | NA | NA |
| White | 67 | 80 | +13.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 67 | 77 | +10.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 59 | 76 | +17.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 95.9 % | 97.1 % | +1.2 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 98 % | NA |
| Asian | 100 % | 50 % | -50.0 % |
| Black or African American | 100 % | 90.9 % | -9.1 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.33 % | 97.8 % | +4.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 100 % | 98 % | -2.0 % |
| White | 95.83 % | 98 % | +2.2 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 95.65 % | 96.8 % | +1.1 % |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 4.6 % | 0.7 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 5.6 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 4.7 % | 0.8 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8 % | 0.5 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 10.3 % | 6.9 % | 0 % |
| White | 3.2 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 90.5 % |
| Truancy Rate | 4.9 % |