Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman

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

dc21.dpsk12.org/

146 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Denver Center for 21st Century Learning at Wyman (DC21) is a unique, alternative secondary school within the Denver Public Schools system, designed to provide a flexible and personalized educational experience. The school serves students in grades 6–12 who may benefit from an environment that differs from a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on individualized learning paths, DC21 aims to re-engage students and help them overcome academic or personal barriers to ensure they stay on track for graduation.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes strong relationships between staff and students. Its curriculum is designed to be highly adaptive, often utilizing blended learning models and project-based assignments to accommodate different learning speeds and styles. Located in the historic Wyman neighborhood, DC21 is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students can build the skills, confidence, and academic foundation necessary for success in post-secondary education and their future careers.

146

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	90
Black	38
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
90 (61.6 %)
Black
38 (26.0 %)
White
12 (8.2 %)
Two or More
4 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)

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)424-2980
Website:	http://dc21.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 42

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 25