Excellent
#55 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 3% in state
Dsst: Cedar 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 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 SOUTH PEARL STREET, Denver, CO 80209
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dsst: Cedar High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dsst: Cedar 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’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
$118,759
Median home value
$971,500
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
80.1%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Denver Center for International StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Denver Justice High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Rock Solid Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #22 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: Cedar 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: Cedar High School
Dsst: Cedar 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 548 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dsst: Cedar High School
What grades does Dsst: Cedar High School serve?
Dsst: Cedar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dsst: Cedar High School?
Dsst: Cedar High School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Cedar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Cedar High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dsst: Cedar High School rank in CO?
Dsst: Cedar High School ranks #55 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dsst: Cedar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dsst: Cedar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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: Cedar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dsst: Cedar High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Dsst: Cedar High School a charter school?
Yes, Dsst: Cedar 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: Cedar High School a Title I school?
No, Dsst: Cedar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dsst: Cedar High School?
54.6% of students at Dsst: Cedar 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
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (303) 524-6350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80209)
- 26,794
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 80209; 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, 2016-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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