Bear Valley International School

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

bearvalley.dpsk12.org/

416 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bear Valley International School, located in Denver, Colorado, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system, the school is recognized for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). This curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering a global perspective, emphasizing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and community service.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a supportive environment that prioritizes both social-emotional development and academic rigor. By integrating interdisciplinary projects and inquiry-based learning, Bear Valley aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. In addition to its core academic offerings, the school typically provides various extracurricular activities and sports, encouraging students to engage holistically with their school community and develop leadership skills in a collaborative setting.

416

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Valley International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	292
Black	15
Asian	31
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
292 (70.2 %)
White
66 (15.9 %)
Asian
31 (7.5 %)
Black
15 (3.6 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)423-9600
Website:	http://bearvalley.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 120

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 159