Denver Online

Summary:

Denver Online is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Denver, Colorado, which is part of the School District No. 1. The school has seen a significant shift in its racial demographics, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing in recent years.

Denver Online consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized tests, with only 12.2% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts and 12% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 40.7% and 28% for the district, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 101 out of 210 Colorado high schools in 2020-2021 to 240 out of 349 in 2023-2024. While White and Hispanic students perform relatively better than the overall school, Denver Online struggles with low-socioeconomic status students, who rank in the bottom 30% of Colorado high schools. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.46% in 2020-2021 to 64.83% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Denver Online generally underperforms. For example, Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School outperforms Denver Online in various academic metrics, including CMAS, SAT, and PSAT. Addressing the academic and demographic challenges faced by Denver Online, through targeted interventions and collaboration with the surrounding schools and community, will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring the success of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 451 S. Tejon St.
       Denver, CO  80223


(720) 424-8281

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,199 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  799

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.6%
White:
19.0%
African American:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Denver Online ranks worse than 98.4% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Denver Online ranks worse than 68.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Denver Online who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Denver Online has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Online is $17,199. 30 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denver Online:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Online 477th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Denver Online in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Denver Online 240th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Denver Online 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 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Denver Online

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.82 340th 480 29.2%
2024 5.71 477th 485 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Denver Online

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Rank History for all high school students at Denver Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.63 275th 286 3.8%
2007 10.59 267th 298 10.4%
2008 21.71 242nd 301 19.6%
2009 35.55 214th 310 31.0%
2010 27.35 245th 327 25.1%
2011 38.74 225th 337 33.2%
2012 20.68 262nd 334 21.6%
2013 38.11 234th 349 33.0%
2014 53.51 174th 369 52.8%
2015 46.16 118th 292 59.6%
2016 28.36 174th 255 31.8%
2017 42.36 117th 256 54.3%
2018 57.59 143rd 388 63.1%
2019 56.02 161st 411 60.8%
2021 50.61 101st 210 51.9%
2022 8.16 200th 221 9.5%
2023 17.52 286th 349 18.1%
2024 28.78 240th 349 31.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Denver Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.14 192nd 200 4.0%
2024 34.33 140th 211 33.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Denver Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.36 215th 257 16.3%
2023 17.34 211th 254 16.9%
2024 26.55 179th 257 30.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Denver Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.97 195th 253 22.9%
2023 16.36 213th 252 15.5%
2024 40.68 143rd 256 44.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Denver Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.72 185th 205 9.8%
2023 19.28 164th 198 17.2%
2024 48.33 87th 199 56.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Denver Online

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.11 94th 225 58.2%
2022 13.93 203rd 228 11.0%
2023 51.32 109th 234 53.4%
2024 51.67 104th 229 54.6%
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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.

Denver Online Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, April 17, 2020

Open Quote Denver Online does a wonderful job of personalizing education for every student.  The dedicated staff truly knows and cares for each student. Clubs, in-building tutoring, Connection Days, Grad Prep, field trips, social events,  independent study opportunities, apprenticeships and internships enhance the experience. Students can also earn college and trade school credit while earning their high school diploma.  DOHS fosters a strong community where students are encouraged to grow and thrive! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Denver Online

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 2 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2005 5 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2006 26 2 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2007 61 16 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 73 16 2 31 4 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 58 19 3 41 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 49 32 6 40 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2011 26 26 1 41 0 0 5 0 99
2012 43 14 1 30 2 2 5 0 97
2013 61 13 1 30 2 1 9 0 117
2014 64 17 2 36 2 0 5 0 126
2015 68 12 5 53 2 0 7 0 147
2016 114 10 1 69 3 0 7 0 204
2017 111 26 2 86 3 0 15 0 243
2018 119 22 5 86 1 0 11 0 244
2019 135 25 7 81 2 0 19 0 269
2020 139 21 9 98 2 1 17 0 287
2021 140 21 9 74 0 1 18 0 263
2022 104 36 11 130 0 3 23 0 307
2023 152 144 23 404 12 5 59 0 799

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 Denver Online

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 6 0.2 30.0 16.7
2005 12 1.5 8.0 16.7
2006 42 4.4 9.5 23.8
2007 106 5.2 20.4 30.2
2008 126 5.5 22.9 26.2
2009 123 6.3 19.5 25.2
2010 128 5.6 22.5 28.1
2011 99 5.7 17.2 56.6
2012 97 5.6 17.0 28.9
2013 117 8.0 14.6 29.1
2014 126 3.0 42.0 32.5
2015 147 9.0 16.3 28.6
2016 204 8.0 25.5 30.4
2017 243 10.6 22.8 30.9
2018 244 11.1 21.8 39.3
2019 269 13.1 20.5 33.5
2020 287 13.3 21.4 31
2021 263 13.6 19.3 33.5
2022 307 42.0 7.2 45.9
2023 799 55.8 14.3 64.8

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 Denver Online

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 6 0.2 30.0 16.7
2005 12 1.5 8.0 16.7
2006 42 4.4 9.5 23.8
2007 106 5.2 20.4 30.2
2008 126 5.5 22.9 26.2
2009 123 6.3 19.5 25.2
2010 128 5.6 22.5 28.1
2011 99 5.7 17.2 56.6
2012 97 5.6 17.0 28.9
2013 117 8.0 14.6 29.1
2014 126 3.0 42.0 32.5
2015 147 9.0 16.3 28.6
2016 204 8.0 25.5 30.4
2017 243 10.6 22.8 30.9
2018 244 11.1 21.8 39.3
2019 269 13.1 20.5 33.5
2020 287 13.3 21.4 31
2021 263 13.6 19.3 33.5
2022 307 42.0 7.2 45.9
2023 799 55.8 14.3 64.8

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 Denver Online

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,402
2020 $10,982
2021 $13,285
2022 $32,042
2023 $17,199

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver Online

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 161st of 411 High schoolsRanks 286th of 349 High schools
 42.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students269799
 197%
African American25144
 476%
American Indian212
 500%
Asian723
 228.6%
Hispanic81404
 398.8%
Pacific Islander05
White135152
 12.6%
Two or More Races1959
 210.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%64.8%
 31.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Denver Online

Denver Online ranks 240th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Denver Online are 51% Hispanic, 19% White, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 799 students attended Denver Online.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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