Is DSST: Montview High School a good school?

DSST: Montview High School ranks 132 nd of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend DSST: Montview High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 566 students attended DSST: Montview High School.

What is the racial makeup of DSST: Montview High School?

Students at DSST: Montview High School are 40% Hispanic, 36% African American, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

DSST: Montview High School

Summary:

DSST: Montview High School is a public charter high school serving 570 students in grades 9-12 in Denver, Colorado, which is part of the Denver Public Schools district.

DSST: Montview High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 67% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 47% for the district and 58% for the state, and 52% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 28% for the district and 31% for the state. The school has a diverse student population, with 35.09% African American, 40.53% Hispanic, and 14.04% White students, which is higher than the nearby schools. DSST: Montview High School performs exceptionally well in serving its African American and Hispanic student populations, ranking among the top schools in Colorado for these subgroups. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.09% to 66.78% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Northeast Early College and Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, DSST: Montview High School stands out in terms of its academic performance, racial diversity, and support for economically disadvantaged students. The school's charter status, smaller size, and focus on personalized learning may be contributing factors to its success in providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238-2785

(303) 320-5570

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,358

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.1%

African American:

36.4%

White:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DSST: Montview High School ranks better than 62.2% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7^th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at DSST: Montview High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at DSST: Montview High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), African American (36.4%), White (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DSST: Montview High School is 12.9, which is the 24^th best among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare DSST: Montview High School employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Montview High School is $13,358. 49 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Montview High School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Montview High School 132^nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See DSST: Montview High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2007	87.37	27^th	298	90.9%
2008	85.18	35^th	301	88.4%
2009	85.99	33^rd	310	89.4%
2010	83.13	41^st	327	87.5%
2011	89.42	22^nd	337	93.5%
2012	89.90	18^th	334	94.6%
2013	93.60	7^th	349	98.0%
2014	90.70	22^nd	369	94.0%
2015	90.37	9^th	292	96.9%
2016	87.48	4^th	255	98.4%
2017	84.33	11^th	256	95.7%
2018	88.59	30^th	388	92.3%
2019	87.34	40^th	411	90.3%
2021	27.19	148^th	210	29.5%
2022	38.93	133^rd	221	39.8%
2023	54.54	141^st	349	59.6%
2024	56.83	132^nd	349	62.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	77.55	3^rd	32	90.6%
2023	56.05	16^th	44	63.6%
2024	78.36	10^th	36	72.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	57.76	63^rd	188	66.5%
2022	77.97	31^st	203	84.7%
2023	71.18	47^th	200	76.5%
2024	63.43	68^th	211	67.8%

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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	45.78	128^th	239	46.4%
2022	62.03	95^th	257	63.0%
2023	51.66	118^th	254	53.5%
2024	52.99	116^th	257	54.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.43	34^th	74	54.1%
2024	51.44	32^nd	84	61.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	34.25	96^th	118	18.6%
2023	52.56	76^th	135	43.7%
2024	53.57	76^th	140	45.7%

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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	41.47	137^th	240	42.9%
2022	50.78	117^th	253	53.8%
2023	51.45	116^th	252	54.0%
2024	54.65	105^th	256	59.0%

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Rank History for African American students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	60.97	8^th	29	72.4%
2022	78.36	6^th	34	82.4%
2023	76.50	7^th	36	80.6%
2024	74.62	8^th	38	78.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	50.05	73^rd	181	59.7%
2022	68.09	57^th	205	72.2%
2023	59.23	67^th	198	66.2%
2024	56.55	73^rd	199	63.3%

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Rank History for White students at DSST: Montview High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	75.96	51^st	225	77.3%
2022	79.64	41^st	228	82.0%
2023	76.03	53^rd	234	77.4%
2024	90.41	12^th	229	94.8%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Friday, February 3, 2023

School with poor performance, better chance getting into college going to another East or Northfield Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I graduated from DSST in 2011, and I love this school. I was often challenged and pushed to achieve great results. The teachers actually CARE about their students, and it shows in their lessons. The entire school is like a family because it is so small. I am so thankful that my mom made me attend. The 4 years spent at DSST has definitely made my college life a whole lot easier and manageable.
I am proud to say that I graduated from DSST! :) Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The school feels more like a family than a school. The teachers are always there for you as a parent to help perpare your child for collage. Close Quote

Enrollment information for DSST: Montview High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	42	54	8	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
2006	84	80	11	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
2007	119	114	15	86	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2008	173	132	15	110	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2009	190	180	21	177	4	n/a	n/a	0	572
2010	242	225	27	228	6	n/a	n/a	0	728
2011	269	223	23	305	0	0	54	0	874
2012	299	210	25	330	4	0	59	0	927
2013	140	133	15	177	4	0	39	0	508
2014	149	119	17	178	4	0	32	0	499
2015	152	126	17	186	3	0	30	0	514
2016	153	129	19	188	4	0	30	0	523
2017	157	129	25	195	4	0	36	0	546
2018	159	142	27	204	5	0	39	0	576
2019	142	152	33	211	2	0	42	0	582
2020	113	169	33	219	4	0	39	0	577
2021	98	182	21	236	3	2	36	0	578
2022	89	178	15	236	3	2	47	0	570
2023	80	200	16	231	3	0	40	0	570
2024	81	206	13	227	3	1	30	5	566

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DSST: Montview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	131	9.1	14.4	42
2006	237	17.4	13.6	42.2
2007	335	22.7	14.8	38.2
2008	431	37.2	11.6	34.1
2009	572	41.7	13.7	45.1
2010	728	53.9	13.5	47.3
2011	874	50.8	17.1	44.1
2012	927	62.8	14.7	43.3
2013	508	34.6	14.6	45.3
2014	499	40.1	12.4	48.1
2015	514	45.0	11.4	52.5
2016	523	39.0	13.4	53
2017	546	35.8	15.2	51.8
2018	576	38.9	14.7	53.3
2019	582	37.6	15.4	55
2020	577	42.6	13.5	61.4
2021	578	38.8	14.8	66.8
2022	570	42.2	13.4	65.1
2023	570	42.2	13.4	66.7
2024	566	43.8	12.9	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DSST: Montview High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	131	9.1	14.4	42
2006	237	17.4	13.6	42.2
2007	335	22.7	14.8	38.2
2008	431	37.2	11.6	34.1
2009	572	41.7	13.7	45.1
2010	728	53.9	13.5	47.3
2011	874	50.8	17.1	44.1
2012	927	62.8	14.7	43.3
2013	508	34.6	14.6	45.3
2014	499	40.1	12.4	48.1
2015	514	45.0	11.4	52.5
2016	523	39.0	13.4	53
2017	546	35.8	15.2	51.8
2018	576	38.9	14.7	53.3
2019	582	37.6	15.4	55
2020	577	42.6	13.5	61.4
2021	578	38.8	14.8	66.8
2022	570	42.2	13.4	65.1
2023	570	42.2	13.4	66.7
2024	566	43.8	12.9	71

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DSST: Montview High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,093
2020	$13,725
2021	$14,100
2022	$16,555
2023	$13,358

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Montview High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 141^st of 349 High schools	30.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	582	570	2.1%
African American	152	200	31.6%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	33	16	51.5%
Hispanic	211	231	9.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	80	43.7%
Two or More Races	42	40	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	66.7%	11.7%

Schools Near DSST: Montview High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
DSST: Montview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2000 Valentia Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-5570	566	44	12.9	71.0%	81 (14.3%)	206 (36.4%)	227 (40.1%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.3%)	56.8	132^nd of 349 public high schools	62.2%		54.5	141^st of 349 public high schools	59.6%	9	65.0	42.0	54.0	36.0	67.0	52.0										29.2	$13,358
Denver School of the Arts	Public	6-12	7111 Montview Blvd	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1700	1,039	56	18.6	14.7%	630 (60.6%)	52 (5.0%)	186 (17.9%)	46 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (9.9%)	95.3	8^th of 349 public high schools	97.7%		95.6	8^th of 349 public high schools	97.7%		93.0	66.0	90.0	79.0	92.0	67.0	83.8	84.5	82.5	83.5	50.5	66.7	64.0	60.1	54.5	63.3	$16,627
New Legacy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2091 North Dayton Street	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-7880	96	4	23.1	74.0%	7 (7.3%)	17 (17.7%)	69 (71.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)																	$23,966
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	10100 East 13th Ave	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-2671	942	44	21.4	92.9%	27 (2.9%)	109 (11.6%)	726 (77.1%)	44 (4.7%)	9 (1.0%)	8 (0.8%)	19 (2.0%)	6.3	331^st of 349 public high schools	5.2%		5.7	333^rd of 349 public high schools	4.6%	2	23.0		29.0	7.0	22.0	8.0	2.5	3.9	6.5	4.5				0.6		8.0	$17,446
New America School - Aurora	Public, Charter	9-12	9125 E Seventh Place Building	Denver	80230	Denver County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-9854	106	6	18.6	84.9%	1 (0.9%)	15 (14.2%)	71 (67.0%)	13 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)																	$14,560
Northeast Early College	Public	9-12	11200 E 45th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2450	572	32	17.8	83.9%	21 (3.7%)	66 (11.5%)	443 (77.4%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.6%)	17 (3.0%)	7.8	324^th of 349 public high schools	7.2%		9.3	317^th of 349 public high schools	9.2%	7	36.0	9.0	24.0	7.0	23.0	9.0										10.3	$16,365
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	655 South Monaco Pkwy	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8600	1,272	70	18.2	50.7%	360 (28.3%)	322 (25.3%)	416 (32.7%)	44 (3.5%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	100 (7.9%)	36.7	209^th of 349 public high schools	40.1%		55.3	136^th of 349 public high schools	61.0%	73	59.0	30.0	41.0	23.0	52.0	32.0										28.8	$16,039
Delta High School	Public	9-12	655 South Monaco Parkway	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-8740	105	8	13.1	74.3%	10 (9.5%)	25 (23.8%)	60 (57.1%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)																	$24,369
Northfield High School	Public	9-12	5500 Central Park Blvd	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8000	2,066	110	18.7	31.8%	986 (47.7%)	274 (13.3%)	587 (28.4%)	47 (2.3%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	150 (7.3%)	76.6	74^th of 349 public high schools	78.8%		75.8	78^th of 349 public high schools	77.7%	4	78.0	56.0	78.0	64.0	70.0	46.0										26.5	$15,418
DSST: Conservatory Green High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5590 N Central Park Blvd #4	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 802-4127	562	42	13.2	70.3%	48 (8.5%)	116 (20.6%)	351 (62.5%)	18 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	70	96^th of 349 public high schools	72.5%		59.8	129^th of 349 public high schools	63.0%	33	73.0	57.0	63.0	55.0	64.0	50.0										27.6	$13,160

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