Spotlight on Success in DPS

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While there is still work to do to close achievement gaps, several DPS schools are showing what’s possible when students of color and those from working families get the support they deserve. These DPS schools are leading the way with strong CMAS and SAT results. Their success proves that excellence and equity can go hand in hand. Let’s learn from and lift up these bright spots!

Slide 1: High ELA Proficiency on CMAS and also serve at least 25% Black and/or 25% Latino students 

  1. DSST: Cedar Middle School
  2. DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
  3. Highline Academy Southeast
  4. GALS Middle School
  5. KIPP Northeast Elementary
  6. Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
  7. Valdez Elementary

Slide 2: Top 10 DPS High Schools with SAT ELA Proficiency amongst students qualifying for free or reduced lunch

  1. Denver School of the Arts
  2. DSST College View
  3. DSST Conservatory Green
  4. DSST Cedar High School
  5. DSST Cole High School
  6. DSST Green Valley Ranch High School
  7. DSST Montview
  8. East High School
  9. Rocky Mountain Prep RISE
  10. Thomas Jefferson High School

Slide 3: Top 10 DPS High Schools with SAT Math Proficiency amongst students qualifying for free or reduced lunch

  1. Denver School of the Arts
  2. DSST College View
  3. DSST Conservatory Green
  4. DSST Cedar High School
  5. DSST Cole High School
  6. DSST Green Valley Ranch High School
  7. DSST Montview
  8. DSST Elevate
  9. Northfield High School
  10. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART

2025-2026 DPS Academic Results

While Equity Gaps Widen, Autonomy and Choice Show Stronger Outcomes for Historically Underserved Students Every student in Denver deserves access to a quality public school of their choice. Over the last few weeks, the release of 2025-2026 state testing data gives us the latest glimpse into the question that should be at the forefront of every conversation: How are students doing? Students have unlimited potential. State test data provides valuable insight into how well schools and support systems are helping

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