McAuliffe International School

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

mcauliffe.dpsk12.org

1,487 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McAuliffe International School, located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. This framework focuses on developing well-rounded students by emphasizing critical thinking, global awareness, and the connection between classroom learning and the real world.

Beyond its academic focus, McAuliffe is noted for fostering a strong community culture that encourages student leadership and extracurricular participation. The school places a heavy emphasis on inclusivity and character development, aiming to prepare students not only for the demands of high school but also for their roles as active, responsible citizens. Because of its popularity and strong academic reputation, it remains one of the most sought-after middle school options within the Denver Public Schools system.

1,487

Total Students

77.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McAuliffe International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	274
Black	209
Asian	36
Two or More	117
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
843 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
274 (18.4 %)
Black
209 (14.1 %)
Two or More
117 (7.9 %)
Asian
36 (2.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)424-1540
Website:	http://mcauliffe.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 508

Grade 7 468

Grade 8 511