Very Good
#413 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 23% in state
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
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 serving grades 9th – 12th.
840 E. 14TH AVE, Denver, CO 80218
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$82,925
Median home value
$653,900
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Justice High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Contemporary Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Denver Center for 21st-century Learning at WymanEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Emily Griffith High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #66 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
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design 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 Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design 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 94 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
What grades does Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design serve?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design rank in CO?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design ranks #413 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design's MySchoolScout rating?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design a charter school?
No, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design a Title I school?
No, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design?
40.4% of students at Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design 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
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (720) 424-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80218)
- 19,364
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 80218; 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
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