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Highline Academy Southeast

Highline Academy Southeast

Address: 2170 South Dahlia Street, Denver

Phone: (303) 759-7808

Principal Name: Sarah Verni-Lau

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About the Data

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K-8
Grades Served
535
Total Enrollment
12:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:00am-3:30pm
M, Tu, W, Th
8:00am - 1:30pm
Friday
Required
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Highline Academy Southeast provide students in kindergarten through 8th grade a well rounded, liberal arts education in a diverse educational setting. Serving students from over 50 different countries, Highline staff believe that all types of diversity should be celebrated. Students at Highline benefit from small class sizes, we are proud...

Highline Academy Southeast provide students in kindergarten through 8th grade a well rounded, liberal arts education in a diverse educational setting. Serving students from over 50 different countries, Highline staff believe that all types of diversity should be celebrated. Students at Highline benefit from small class sizes, we are proud to offer a 15:1 ratio of students in Kindergarten - 2nd grade and a 20:1 ratio for students in 3rd -8th grade. In addition to core ELA and Math classes, students take science, social studies, Spanish, art, music, PE and library during the week at Highline. Families at Highline expect partnership between guardians and staff through open communication.

Student Demographics

Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
26.4%
Hispanic or Latino
21.1%
White
46.1%
Other
3.8%
Teacher Demographics

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

Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
45.4%
English Learners
23.7%
Special Education
5.5%
Not Available
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 83.4 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 39.1 %
Students feel safe and healthy 56.3 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 68.2 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 74 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 86.6 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 89.1 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 60.6 % 61 % +0.4 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 53.2 % 50.5 % -2.7 %
Hispanic or Latino 48.7 % 45.7 % -3.0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 69.1 % 73.5 % +4.4 %
Economically Disadvantaged 42.8 % 51.6 % +8.8 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 72.8 % 71.9 % -0.9 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 46.2 % 40.2 % -6.0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 34.8 % 27.3 % -7.5 %
Hispanic or Latino 32.1 % 18.5 % -13.6 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 57.8 % 59.4 % +1.6 %
Economically Disadvantaged 25.9 % 26.1 % +0.2 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 59.9 % 56.2 % -3.7 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 63 52 -11.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 63.5 44 -19.5
Hispanic or Latino 65 51 -14.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 63 57 -6.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 65 49 -16.0
Economically Disadvantaged 60.5 52 -8.5

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 69 49 -20.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 65 51 -14.0
Hispanic or Latino 67.5 43.5 -24.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 70 53 -17.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 70 51 -19.0
Economically Disadvantaged 63.5 48.5 -15.0

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Blended Learning
Gifted and Talented Supports
Service Learning
Spanish
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Music
Painting
Photography
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Student Leadership
Track and Field (Boys)
Track and Field (Girls)
Volleyball (Co-ed)
Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Before-School Programs
Special Education

Cross-Categorical Program
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0.9 % 2.2 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 0 % 5.9 % 0 %
Black or African American 0.7 % 2.9 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 3.1 % 3.1 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 0 % 0 % 0 %
White 0 % 1.3 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 93.4 %
Truancy Rate 2.3 %
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