KIPP Denver Collegiate High School

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

www.kippcolorado.org/kdchs/

Charter School 477 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

477

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	452
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
452 (94.8 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)922-5324
Website:	http://www.kippcolorado.org/kdchs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 132

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 101