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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 - 3:50pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
Public Transportation Passes 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). 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 2023
Students feel a sense of belonging 89.6 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 63.6 %
Students feel safe and healthy 87.8 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 77.3 %
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 2022 2023 Change
All Students 56 % 55.6 % -0.4 %
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 2022 2023 Change
All Students 36 % 33.3 % -2.7 %
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 2022 2023 Change
All Students 41.5 51 +9.5
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 NA 53 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 40 50 +10.0
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 37 32 -5.0
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 NA 34 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 43 29 -14.0
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 %

Improvement Plan: Decreased due to Participation
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Arts Focus
Blended Learning
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Competency-Based Learning
Comprehensive Health
Drama
Drawing
Expeditionary Learning
Fine Arts
French
Gifted and Talented
Honors Courses
International Focus
Pre-Collegiate Program
Project-Based Learning
Service Learning
Spanish
STEM
Special Programs Offered

ASCENT
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Career and Technical Education
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Field Hockey (Girls)
Football (Boys)
Futures Football
Golf (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
Highly Gifted and Talented
Internship Opportunities
Lacrosse (Boys)
Music
Personalized Learning
Physical Education (PE)
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Swimming (Girls)
Technology
Student Services & Supports

Before-School Programs
Breakfast
Lunch
Tutoring
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 89.3 %
Truancy Rate 4.9 %
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