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#721 of 1,815 schools in CO

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Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

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 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

18250 EAST 51ST AVENUE, Denver, CO 80249

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation49.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism53.8%

Students at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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 Programs3AP courses offered
49.4% 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
Rocky Mountain Prep RiseCharter · enrollment unverified5.49–120.0 mi565Compare →
Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.06–120.2 mi273Compare →
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.89–120.3 mi565Compare →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified5.16–121.0 mi1,022Compare →

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
#95 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 Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 559 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

What grades does Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy serve?

Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy rank in CO?

Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks #721 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy a charter school?

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

Is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy a Title I school?

No, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

68.0% of students at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
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, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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