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#90 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 5% in state

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4800 TELLURIDE STREET #2, Denver, CO 80249

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation41.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)

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

Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$97,457

Median home value

$457,500

Median rent

$2,083/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
41.6% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 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
Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.06–120.0 mi273Compare →
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–120.3 mi559Compare →
Rocky Mountain Prep RiseCharter · enrollment unverified5.49–120.3 mi565Compare →
Montbello Career and Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.0 mi133Compare →

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.

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

Schools in district
197
Rank in district
#28 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: Green Valley Ranch 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: Green Valley Ranch High School

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 565 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School

What grades does Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School serve?

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School?

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School rank in CO?

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School ranks #90 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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: Green Valley Ranch High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School a charter school?

Yes, Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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: Green Valley Ranch High School a Title I school?

No, Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School?

76.1% of students at Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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
565
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 80249)
41,209
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
31.5
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 80249; 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, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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