DENVER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Denver Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Denver Comm School District school district, located in Denver, IA with about 219 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Denver Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Denver Senior High School, located at 541 E Eagle in Denver, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Denver Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for success in higher education, the workforce, and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, ensuring that students can explore personal interests while meeting state standards.

Beyond the classroom, Denver Senior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in athletics, fine arts programs, and various clubs, which help build leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit within the tight-knit Denver community. By prioritizing both academic achievement and civic engagement, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive and responsible members of society. For more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative updates, you can visit their official website at [www.denver.k12.ia.us](http://www.denver.k12.ia.us).

For more information, contact Denver Senior High School at (319) 984-5639 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

541 E Eagle
Denver, IA 50622
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DENVER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denver, IA with about 219 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
17.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENVER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
99.1%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
40.6%
Male
59.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.