DENVER JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL
DENVER JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 90 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, DENVER JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
DENVER JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL (DJHS) is an alternative, tuition-free public charter school located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional educational settings, the school focuses on a supportive, personalized approach to learning. Its mission is centered on restorative justice, providing a trauma-informed environment where students can earn their high school diplomas while receiving the emotional and social support necessary to overcome academic or personal obstacles.
The school is noted for its intimate learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and a high degree of teacher-student mentorship. By emphasizing accountability, community, and individualized graduation pathways, Denver Justice High aims to help students who have dropped out or fallen behind recover credits and prepare for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to a "second chance" philosophy, the school fosters a culture of inclusivity and resilience, striving to empower students to reclaim their education and develop the skills needed for their future careers or higher education.
For more information, contact DENVER JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 480-5610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80203-1260
(303) 480-5610
http://denverjustice.org
DENVER JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 90 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C - Total Students:
- 90
- Teachers:
- 9.07
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 90 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.6%
- Black or African American
- 27.8%
- White
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Female
- 35.6%
- Male
- 64.4%
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.