Florence Crittenton High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

florencecrittenton.dpsk12.org/

89 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Florence Crittenton High School, located in Denver, Colorado, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Denver Public Schools system. Its primary mission is to provide a comprehensive, supportive environment specifically designed for teen parents. The school integrates a rigorous high school curriculum with essential services that empower young mothers to complete their education while gaining the skills necessary for long-term economic independence and successful parenting.

A hallmark of the school is its holistic "two-generation" approach, which focuses on the success of both the student and her child. The campus features an on-site, high-quality early childhood education center, allowing students to attend classes while their children are being cared for nearby. Beyond academics, the school provides wraparound support services, including mental health counseling, healthcare access, and parenting classes, creating a stable community that helps students overcome the systemic barriers often faced by teen parents.

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence Crittenton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	71
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
71 (79.8 %)
Black
12 (13.5 %)
White
3 (3.4 %)
Two or More
2 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-7900
Website:	http://florencecrittenton.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 36