Denver School of the Arts
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 949 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 15th out of 282 high schools in CO.
School District Details
- Denver Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $15,769
- Graduation Rate: 50.4%
- Dropout Rate: 13.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.0
- Enrolled Students: 77,267
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 949
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 339 (35.7%)
- Females: 610 (64.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 27 (2.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 77 (8.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 104 (11.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Black | 118 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 62 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 13.3% |
| White | 636 | 67.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 145 | 15.3% |
| 7th Grade | 142 | 15.0% |
| 8th Grade | 154 | 16.2% |
| 9th Grade | 132 | 13.9% |
| 10th Grade | 139 | 14.6% |
| 11th Grade | 114 | 12.0% |
| 12th Grade | 123 | 13.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:59%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $42,983
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,331 | 39% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,161 | 61% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Denver School of the Arts
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 28, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - So much better than Cherry Creek school my kids came out of Cherry Creek schools and went to DSA it was awesome and even surprisingly better in education!
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