DSST: Montview High School

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

2000 VALENTIA STREET
DENVER, CO 80238

Charter School 570 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DSST: Stapleton High School, located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, is part of the high-performing DSST Public Schools network. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum and its commitment to preparing students from diverse backgrounds for success in four-year colleges and universities. By emphasizing a culture of academic achievement and character development, the school consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Colorado, often noted for its high graduation rates and strong college acceptance outcomes.

The school operates on a model that combines a structured, supportive learning environment with a heavy emphasis on core subjects such as math, science, and engineering. Beyond academics, DSST: Stapleton integrates a comprehensive advisory program and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster leadership, community engagement, and personal growth. As an open-enrollment public charter school, it prioritizes accessibility and equity, aiming to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education to all students regardless of their academic starting point or socioeconomic background.

570

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DSST: Montview High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	231
Black	200
Asian	16
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

Hispanic
231 (40.5 %)
Black
200 (35.1 %)
White
80 (14.0 %)
Two or More
40 (7.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)320-5570
Website:	http://dsstpublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 160

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 145

Grade 12 128