DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 227 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 7th 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 22 teachers, DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver, is part of the high-performing DSST Public Schools network, which is well-regarded for its rigorous STEM-focused curriculum and college-preparatory culture. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates under a mission to ensure that all students, regardless of background, are prepared for success in four-year colleges and beyond. The campus emphasizes a structured environment, clear academic expectations, and a "core values" system designed to foster both personal character and academic achievement.
The school is particularly notable for its integration with the surrounding community and its commitment to providing a high-quality public education option within the Denver Public Schools district. Through its STEM-heavy coursework and project-based learning, DSST: Henry provides students with opportunities to engage in critical thinking and complex problem-solving. By combining high academic standards with a focus on holistic student development, the school aims to narrow the achievement gap and provide its diverse student body with the skills necessary to excel in high school and future professional environments.
For more information, contact DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (303) 802-4130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80227-3849
(303) 802-4130
DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 227 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C - Total Students:
- 227
- Teachers:
- 22.67
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 227 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DSST: HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.4%
- White
- 13.2%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 42.7%
- Male
- 57.3%
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.