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#559 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 31% in state

Delta 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 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

655 SOUTH MONACO PARKWAY, Denver, CO 80224

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+9.34 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism82.9%

Students at Delta High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 10% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)

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

Based on 11 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Delta 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • 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

$82,013

Median home value

$565,400

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

58.8%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
George Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.1 mi1,272Compare →
Denver Academy of TorahPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.5 mi162Compare →
American Global AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9private10–121.2 mi30Compare →
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary LearningEnrollment path unverified7.6K–121.5 mi379Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#81 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

Delta 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 Delta High School

Delta 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 105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delta High School

What grades does Delta High School serve?

Delta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Delta High School?

Delta High School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Delta High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delta High School rank in CO?

Delta High School ranks #559 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Delta High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Delta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Delta High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is Delta High School a charter school?

No, Delta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Delta High School a Title I school?

No, Delta High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta High School?

74.3% of students at Delta 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
105
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
82.9%
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 80224)
19,265
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
36.7
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 80224; 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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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