Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design's student population of 94 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design is 0.70, which is more 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
#774 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
42%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design's ranking?
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design is ranked #774 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design?
The graduation rate of Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design?
94 students attend Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design?
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design offer ?
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design part of?
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design located?
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design is located in the Central neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Central.
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