Denver Center for International Studies at Baker, or simply DCIS Baker, is a public 6-12 magnet school located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. It is part of the Denver Public Schools system.
Serving 454 students in grades 6-12, Denver Center For International Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denver Center For International Studies's student population of 454 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Multilingual Leaders for a Global Community
School Mascot
Phoenix
School Rankings
Denver Center For International Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Center For International Studies is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
73%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Center For International Studies's ranking?
Denver Center For International Studies is ranked #1099 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver Center For International Studies?
The graduation rate of Denver Center For International Studies is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Denver Center For International Studies?
454 students attend Denver Center For International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Denver Center For International Studies students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Center For International Studies?
Denver Center For International Studies has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Center For International Studies offer ?
Denver Center For International Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Center For International Studies part of?
Denver Center For International Studies is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Center For International Studies located?
Denver Center For International Studies is located in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Baker.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
Very amazing, international school. Kids are so nice.
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