KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE 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 442 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 41 teachers, KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE 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.
KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL (KDCHS) is a public charter high school located in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school is built on the mission of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The campus is known for its rigorous academic culture, a strong emphasis on character development, and a "college-first" mentality that permeates the daily experience of its students.
The school is distinguished by its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for core instruction, tutoring, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on high expectations and personalized support, KDCHS aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap, ensuring that students—many of whom will be the first in their families to attend university—have the academic foundation and personal grit necessary to earn a four-year college degree. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student agency, KIPP Denver Collegiate strives to empower its graduates to lead choice-filled lives.
For more information, contact KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 922-5324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80223-1928
(303) 922-5324
KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 442 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:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 41.75
- 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 442 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- White
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.