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
1022
Total Enrollment
18:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:35pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required.
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our early college community provides a rigorous and meaningful education that empowers your children to become agents of change in our community and the wider world. We are dedicated to nurturing their potential and preparing them to make a positive impact...
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our early college community provides a rigorous and meaningful education that empowers your children to become agents of change in our community and the wider world. We are dedicated to nurturing their potential and preparing them to make a positive impact both locally and globally.
Student Demographics
Asian
7%
Black or African American
21.1%
Hispanic or Latino
61.1%
White
4.4%
Other
6.4%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2.5%
Asian
2.5%
Black or African American
15%
Black or African American
15%
Hispanic or Latino
15%
Hispanic or Latino
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
65%
White
65%
Unknown or Withheld
2.5%
Unknown or Withheld
2.5%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
79.8%
English Learners
43.8%
Special Education
11.8%
7.16
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 84.7 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 44 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 53.8 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 76 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 68.6 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 85.8 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 88.7 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 26.7 % | 21.4 % | -5.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 25 % | 9.3 % | -15.7 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2 % | 18.9 % | -5.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 43.8 % | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 25.6 % | 19.2 % | -6.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 29.6 % | 38.5 % | +8.9 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 5.7 % | 6.5 % | +0.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9 % | 5.8 % | +0.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 5.6 % | 6 % | +0.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 6.2 % | 10.7 % | +4.5 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 52 | 56 | +4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 50 | 59 | +9.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 53 | +1.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 51.5 | 57.5 | +6.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 52 | 55.5 | +3.5 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 51 | 53 | +2.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 | -15.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 53 | +2.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 55.5 | 49.5 | -6.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 49 | 53 | +4.0 |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 30.1 % | 30.9 % | +0.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 16.7 % | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 40 % | 27.3 % | -12.7 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6 % | 31.8 % | +6.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 26.8 % | 30.9 % | +4.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 36.7 % | 31 % | -5.7 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 6.8 % | 10.5 % | +3.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 10 % | 18.2 % | +8.2 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | NA | 6.7 % | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 4.1 % | 8.9 % | +4.8 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 12.2 % | 17.2 % | +5.0 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 42 | 46 | +4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 41 | 27.5 | -13.5 |
| Black or African American | 53 | 51 | -2.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 45.5 | +4.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 42 | 38 | -4.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 41.5 | 46.5 | +5.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 37 | 41 | +4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 52.5 | 41 | -11.5 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48.5 | +9.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 | +7.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 46 | 27.5 | -18.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 37 | 42 | +5.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 35 | 41 | +6.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 76.09 % | 87.1 % | +11.0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Asian | 90.91 % | 98 % | +7.1 % |
| Black or African American | 77.27 % | 84.5 % | +7.2 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.55 % | 87.1 % | +12.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33 % | 80 % | +46.7 % |
| Two or More Races | 80 % | 98 % | +18.0 % |
| White | 81.82 % | 98 % | +16.2 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 76.47 % | 87.2 % | +10.7 % |
Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Adapted Physical Education
Broadcast Journalism
Ceramics
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Competency-Based Learning
Composition
Comprehensive Health
Digital Media Arts
Drawing
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
Intensive Arts Focus
Pre-Collegiate Program
Project-Based Learning
Spanish
STEM
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
ASCENT
Band
Baseball (Boys)
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Future Center
Gardening
Guitar
Internship Opportunities
Jazz Band
JROTC
Lifetime Activities
Modern Band
Music
Painting
Personalized Learning
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Sports Clubs
Student Leadership
Technology
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Community Resources
Special Education
Affective Needs Center-Based Program (AN)
Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program (MI-Aut)
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program (MI-S)
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 13.3 % | 34.2 % | 4.3 % | 5.4 % | 9.2 % | 4.3 % | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 1.1 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |||
| Asian | 4.6 % | NA | NA | 0 % | NA | NA | 0 % | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 13.5 % | 37.9 % | NA | 13.5 % | 16.7 % | NA | 0.6 % | 0 % | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6 % | 36.7 % | 12 % | 3.6 % | 7.3 % | 4 % | 0 % | 0.6 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |||
| Two or More Races | 6.9 % | NA | NA | 3.4 % | NA | NA | 0 % | NA | NA |
| White | 5.9 % | NA | 0 % | 2.9 % | NA | 7 % | 0 % | NA | 2.3 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 86.1 % |
| Truancy Rate | 8.5 % |