School Overview
Compassion Road Academy is an alternative high school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system, specifically designed to support students who have struggled in traditional academic settings. Located on Cherokee Street, the school focuses on providing a personalized, supportive, and flexible educational environment for students who may have experienced academic gaps, personal challenges, or the need for a non-traditional path toward graduation. Its mission centers on meeting students where they are, offering a smaller classroom setting that fosters stronger teacher-student relationships and a community-oriented approach to learning.

Beyond core academics, Compassion Road Academy emphasizes social-emotional growth and holistic support to help students overcome barriers to success. By offering a different model of schooling, the academy aims to re-engage students who have become disengaged from the standard district system, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to earn their diploma and prepare for life after high school. Its structure is tailored to address the unique needs of its student body, ensuring that each individual receives the attention and advocacy required to reach their personal and academic goals.
83
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compassion Road Academy
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic47
Black16
Asian1
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    47 (56.6 %)
  • White
    16 (19.3 %)
  • Black
    16 (19.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.2 %)
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)424-2200
Website: http://cra.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Compassion Road Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 930
Grade 1026
Grade 1115
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Compassion Road Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4554.2%
Male3845.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)