DCIS AT MONTBELLO
DCIS AT MONTBELLO is a Title I public 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 932 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 67 teachers, DCIS AT MONTBELLO has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
DCIS (Denver Center for International Studies) at Montbello is a public secondary school in Denver, Colorado, that operates as part of the Denver Public Schools district. The school is distinct for its focus on global education, aiming to prepare students to be "world-ready" citizens. Its curriculum is heavily influenced by the Asia Society’s International Studies Schools Network, emphasizing international perspectives, cultural competency, and proficiency in world languages.
The school serves a diverse student body and is known for creating an environment that blends rigorous academics with a focus on global issues, social justice, and community engagement. Beyond standard coursework, DCIS AT MONTBELLO typically provides students with opportunities for international travel, foreign language immersion, and extracurricular activities that promote leadership and global awareness. By integrating these international themes into the classroom, the school aims to help students navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
For more information, contact DCIS AT MONTBELLO at (720) 423-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80239-4329
(720) 423-5900
http://www.dcismontbello.org
DCIS AT MONTBELLO is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 932 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 932
- Teachers:
- 67.91
- 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 932 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DCIS AT MONTBELLO is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.4%
- White
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.