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#73 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 4% in state

Dsst: College View High School

High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO

A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3111 WEST DARTMOUTH AVENUE, Denver, CO 80236

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation50.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Dsst: College View High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 15 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dsst: College View High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,773/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,543

Median home value

$495,800

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
50.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Humanex AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private6–120.8 mi40Compare →
Mullen High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–120.8 mi765Compare →
Abraham Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–121.1 mi992Compare →
Respect AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.2 mi106Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C

Schools in district
197
Rank in district
#25 of 196
District spending per student
$17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dsst: College View High School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dsst: College View High School

Dsst: College View High School is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 543 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

What's said publicly about Dsst: College View High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

DSST: College View High School is part of the DSST Public Schools network, which operates public, open-enrollment charter schools in Denver and Aurora, Colorado 1. The network serves approximately 7,500 students across 16 middle and high school campuses 1. DSST emphasizes a balance between character development and rigorous academics, with a mission to eliminate educational inequity and prepare students for college and the 21st century 1. The schools are described as leading open-enrollment STEM institutions in the United States 1. According to the source, DSST campuses are among the highest-performing and highest-growth secondary schools within Denver and Aurora Public Schools 1. The network reports that 100% of its graduates have been admitted to college, university, or post-secondary programs 1. DSST is founded on six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Courage, Curiosity, and Doing Your Best 1.
Sources (1)
  1. dsstpublicschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dsst: College View High School

What grades does Dsst: College View High School serve?

Dsst: College View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dsst: College View High School?

Dsst: College View High School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dsst: College View High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: College View High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dsst: College View High School rank in CO?

Dsst: College View High School ranks #73 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Dsst: College View High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dsst: College View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dsst: College View High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dsst: College View High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is Dsst: College View High School a charter school?

Yes, Dsst: College View High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Dsst: College View High School a Title I school?

No, Dsst: College View High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dsst: College View High School?

87.8% of students at Dsst: College View High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 80236)
17,207
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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