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#129 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 7% in state

Dsst: Montview 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 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2000 VALENTIA STREET, Denver, CO 80238

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation46.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Dsst: Montview High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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 Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dsst: Montview 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very 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

$166,191

Median home value

$806,400

Median rent

$2,071/mo

College educated

77.3%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
46.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·1 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
Denver School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.86–120.8 mi1,039Compare →
New Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–120.8 mi96Compare →
Aurora West College Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.46–121.4 mi942Compare →
Dsst: Cedar High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.09–12Not available548Compare →

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
#35 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: Montview 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: Montview High School

Dsst: Montview 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 566 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dsst: Montview High School

What grades does Dsst: Montview High School serve?

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

How many students attend Dsst: Montview High School?

Dsst: Montview High School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dsst: Montview High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dsst: Montview High School rank in CO?

Dsst: Montview High School ranks #129 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Dsst: Montview High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dsst: Montview High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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: Montview High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dsst: Montview High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Dsst: Montview High School a charter school?

Yes, Dsst: Montview 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: Montview High School a Title I school?

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

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

71.0% of students at Dsst: Montview 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
566
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 80238)
29,448
Area average commute
25 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 80238; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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