CHALLENGE SCHOOL

CHALLENGE SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, CHALLENGE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CHALLENGE SCHOOL, located in Denver, Colorado, is a highly regarded magnet school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. It is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on gifted and talented education. The school operates with a specialized curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students, encouraging critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, and a deep engagement with core subjects like mathematics, science, and the humanities.

Beyond its academic intensity, CHALLENGE SCHOOL fosters a structured community that emphasizes personal responsibility and intellectual growth. Because it is a magnet program within the Denver Public Schools system, admission is competitive and based on specific criteria. The school is consistently recognized for its high performance metrics and serves as a premier destination for families in the Denver area seeking a fast-paced, enriched educational experience for their children.

For more information, contact CHALLENGE SCHOOL at (720) 747-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9659 EAST MISSISSIPPI AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80231-2401
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CHALLENGE SCHOOL is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
534
Teachers:
28.81
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 534 students

White
43.4%
Asian
20.0%
Black or African American
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino
12.4%
Two or more races
9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.