Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design

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

(720)424-2000

dsisd.dpsk12.org

94 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD), located in the historic Washington Park neighborhood, is a unique 6–12th grade school within the Denver Public Schools district. The school is built on a "personalized learning" model, meaning that rather than relying solely on traditional grade levels, students progress based on their mastery of specific skills and content. This approach allows students to move at their own pace, ensuring they have a deep understanding of the material before advancing, while providing extra support for those who need it.

The core identity of DSISD is rooted in project-based learning, where students address real-world problems through a lens of sustainability and innovation. By integrating community partnerships and professional-style mentorships, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application. The goal is to prepare students not just for college, but for careers in a rapidly changing economy, fostering skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical problem-solving to help them navigate and improve their local and global communities.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	30
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	5

White
41 (43.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (31.9 %)
Black
13 (13.8 %)
Asian
5 (5.3 %)
Two or More
5 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular 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)424-2000
Website:	http://dsisd.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 13

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 29