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#331 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 18% in state

Kipp Denver Collegiate 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 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

451 SOUTH TEJON STREET, Denver, CO 80223

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 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-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation62.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism48.4%

Students at Kipp Denver Collegiate High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Denver Collegiate 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$80,461

Median home value

$497,900

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

47.4%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
62.6% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·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 OnlineEnrollment path unverified4.86–120.0 mi611Compare →
Florence Crittenton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.5 mi97Compare →
5280 High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–121.0 mi92Compare →
Rocky Mountain Prep SmartCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–121.3 mi565Compare →

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
#56 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

Kipp Denver Collegiate 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 Kipp Denver Collegiate High School

Kipp Denver Collegiate 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 471 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Denver Collegiate High School

What grades does Kipp Denver Collegiate High School serve?

Kipp Denver Collegiate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?

Kipp Denver Collegiate High School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Denver Collegiate High School rank in CO?

Kipp Denver Collegiate High School ranks #331 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Denver Collegiate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School a Title I school?

No, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?

91.1% of students at Kipp Denver Collegiate 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
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 80223)
19,624
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
34.4
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 80223; 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

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