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Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design

Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design

Address: 840 E 14th Ave, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-2000

Principal Name: Dr. Evelyn Cruz

School Website

DPS School Profile

CDE School Profile

About the Data

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9-12
Grades Served
94
Total Enrollment
11:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:35pm
M, Tu, W, Th
8:20am - 2:25pm
Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Located in the heart of Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD) boasts an inclusive, tight-knit community. Our project-based learning model is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college and their careers. We are a high-performing, district-run...

Located in the heart of Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD) boasts an inclusive, tight-knit community. Our project-based learning model is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college and their careers. We are a high-performing, district-run high school within DPS. We offer the Early College program, as well as courses that will prepare students for high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Student voice enables us to further personalize each students' daily learning experiences through enrichments, intensives, and other opportunities that provide various avenues to delve deeper into and/or identify new passion projects. As a Career Residency Hub in DPS, we offer work-related opportunities including internships and apprenticeships.

Student Demographics

Asian
5.3%
Black or African American
13.8%
Hispanic or Latino
31.9%
White
43.6%
Other
5.3%
Teacher Demographics

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

Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
40.4%
English Learners
6.4%
Special Education
20.2%
8.91
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 86.3 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 31 %
Students feel safe and healthy 52.9 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 77 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 77.6 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 94.2 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 95.7 %
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 55.6 % 55 % -0.6 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA 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

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 33.3 % 20 % -13.3 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA 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 51 40 -11.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 53 NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 50 NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 32 43.5 +11.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 34 34 +0.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 29 37.5 +8.5
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

4-Year Graduation Rate

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 88.57 % 98 % +9.4 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 50 % 2 % -48.0 %
Asian NA 98 % NA
Black or African American 88.89 % 98 % +9.1 %
Hispanic or Latino 87.5 % 98 % +10.5 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA 2 % NA
Two or More Races 100 % 2 % -98.0 %
White 100 % 98 % -2.0 %
Economically Disadvantaged 91.67 % 98 % +6.3 %

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Art History
Blended Learning
Comprehensive Health
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
French
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
Intensive Arts Focus
International Focus
Italian
Pathways
Pre-Collegiate Program
Project-Based Learning
Spanish
STEM
Special Programs Offered

Acting
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
ASCENT
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Fitness
Gardening
Guitar
Highly Gifted and Talented
Internship Opportunities
Music
Personalized Learning
Physical Education (PE)
Robotics
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Student Leadership
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 2024
Average Daily Attendance 83.7 %
Truancy Rate 8.7 %
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