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

Why SchoolChoice Matters

If you’ve ever tried to navigate school options in Denver, you know it can feel like a lot. Different school types, enrollment zones, waitlists, and deadlines. It’s no small task for parents.  However, at its heart, Denver Public Schools (DPS) SchoolChoice is built on a simple idea: Every student deserves access to a high-quality, free public school that fits their needs, regardless of neighborhood, background, or circumstance.  The Case for SchoolChoice For over a decade, SchoolChoice has been one of

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