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Denver Public Schools

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B minus
    4. College Prep
      grade B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B
    6. Administration
      grade B minus
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B

    About

    1860 LINCOLN ST.
    DENVER, CO 80203
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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    205
    Students
    89,081

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    Our Mission:

    Educational equity is our collective responsibility. We prepare students for career, college and life. We create conditions and partnerships where students, families and team members belong and thrive.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    43%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    33%
    Average Graduation Rate
    71%
    Average SAT
    1130
    5,189 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    2,956 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    89,081
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    67.5%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $64,709
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    35.4%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $15,273 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      47%
    • Support Services
      50%
    • Other
      4%

    Living in the Area

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C
    2. Good for Families
      grade B+
    3. Housing
      grade C
    Median Household Income
    $58,721
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,325
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $433,764
    National
    $244,900

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