Is Denver Online a good school?

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

How many students attend Denver Online?

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Denver Online.

What is the racial makeup of Denver Online?

Students at Denver Online are 51% Hispanic, 23% White, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Not Specified, 1% Pacific Islander.

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, Virtual 6-12

451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223

(720) 424-8281

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,199

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 611

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

White:

23.2%

African American:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denver Online ranks worse than 98.4% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.71. (See more...)

Compare Details Denver Online ranks worse than 68.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14^th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.78. (See more...)

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.

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 Denver Online is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.2%), White (23.2%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denver Online is 17.4. 42 high schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Denver Online employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Online is $17,199. 31 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denver Online:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Online 477^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Denver Online in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Online 240^th 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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Male students:

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White students:

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 Denver Online

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.82	340^th	480	29.2%
2024	5.71	477^th	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
2006	4.63	275^th	286	3.8%
2007	10.59	267^th	298	10.4%
2008	21.71	242^nd	301	19.6%
2009	35.55	214^th	310	31.0%
2010	27.35	245^th	327	25.1%
2011	38.74	225^th	337	33.2%
2012	20.68	262^nd	334	21.6%
2013	38.11	234^th	349	33.0%
2014	53.51	174^th	369	52.8%
2015	46.16	118^th	292	59.6%
2016	28.36	174^th	255	31.8%
2017	42.36	117^th	256	54.3%
2018	57.59	143^rd	388	63.1%
2019	56.02	161^st	411	60.8%
2021	50.61	101^st	210	51.9%
2022	8.16	200^th	221	9.5%
2023	17.52	286^th	349	18.1%
2024	28.78	240^th	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	192^nd	200	4.0%
2024	34.33	140^th	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
2022	14.36	215^th	257	16.3%
2023	17.34	211^th	254	16.9%
2024	26.55	179^th	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
2022	19.97	195^th	253	22.9%
2023	16.36	213^th	252	15.5%
2024	40.68	143^rd	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
2022	13.72	185^th	205	9.8%
2023	19.28	164^th	198	17.2%
2024	48.33	87^th	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
2021	57.11	94^th	225	58.2%
2022	13.93	203^rd	228	11.0%
2023	51.32	109^th	234	53.4%
2024	51.67	104^th	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Friday, April 17, 2020

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
2024	142	85	12	313	4	7	39	9	611

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
2024	611	35.0	17.4	62.5

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
2024	611	35.0	17.4	62.5

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

Year	Total 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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 411 High schools	Ranks 286^th of 349 High schools	42.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	799	197%
African American	25	144	476%
American Indian	2	12	500%
Asian	7	23	228.6%
Hispanic	81	404	398.8%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	135	152	12.6%
Two or More Races	19	59	210.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	64.8%	31.4%

Schools Near Denver Online

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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
Denver Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	451 S. Tejon St.	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	Yes	No	(720) 424-8281	611	35	17.4	62.5%	142 (23.2%)	85 (13.9%)	313 (51.2%)	12 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	7 (1.1%)	39 (6.4%)	28.8	240^th of 349 public high schools	31.2%		17.5	286^th of 349 public high schools	18.1%	46	66.0	21.0	51.0	11.0	53.0	12.0	12.5	11.5	12.5	12.2				5.0		13.3	$17,199
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	451 South Tejon Street	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 922-5324	471	38	12.3	91.1%	10 (2.1%)	6 (1.3%)	441 (93.6%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	16.4	293^rd of 349 public high schools	16.0%		14.3	299^th of 349 public high schools	14.3%	6	36.0	24.0	25.0	12.0	41.0	24.0										7.1	$17,137
Florence Crittenton High School	Public	9-12	55 South Zuni	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7900	97	11	8.9	88.7%	5 (5.2%)	10 (10.3%)	81 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$31,399
5280 High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1200 W Mississippi Ave	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 919-1056	92	10	9.5	40.2%	57 (62.0%)	4 (4.3%)	27 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	6.1	332^nd of 349 public high schools	4.9%		13.8	303^rd of 349 public high schools	13.2%	29	33.0				21.0												$20,362
Rocky Mountain Prep SMART	Public, Charter	9-12	3201 W. Arizona Ave	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 962-9880	565	46	12.2	93.3%	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	525 (92.9%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	21.2	274^th of 349 public high schools	21.5%		9.3	316^th of 349 public high schools	9.5%	42	44.0	29.0	50.0	24.0	29.0	14.0										5.5	$16,411
Denver Center for International Studies	Public, Magnet	6-12	574 West 6th Ave	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(720) 423-9000	454	31	14.7	72.0%	67 (14.8%)	15 (3.3%)	332 (73.1%)	12 (2.6%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	28.7	241^st of 349 public high schools	30.9%		31.8	228^th of 349 public high schools	34.7%	13	61.0	30.0	56.0	21.0	42.0	13.0	34.9	36.7	32.8	34.6	14.0	8.0	14.5	12.3	13.6	10.6	$19,109
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School	Public, Charter	9-12	750 Galapago Street	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 282-6437	93	9	10.0	55.9%	25 (26.9%)	9 (9.7%)	46 (49.5%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	25.8	253^rd of 349 public high schools	27.5%		26.6	252^nd of 349 public high schools	27.8%	1	42.0	26.0			43.0												$20,599
DSST: Cedar High School	Public, Charter	9-12	150 South Pearl Street	Denver	80209	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 524-6350	548	35	15.5	54.6%	178 (32.5%)	128 (23.4%)	186 (33.9%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	81.9	52^nd of 349 public high schools	85.1%		83	52^nd of 349 public high schools	85.1%		75.0	66.0	72.0	61.0	76.0	62.0										40.3	$13,974
West High School	Public	9-12	951 Elati St	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5300	563	46	12.2	94.3%	14 (2.5%)	52 (9.2%)	472 (83.8%)	6 (1.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	5.8	334^th of 349 public high schools	4.3%		4.3	337^th of 349 public high schools	3.4%	3	35.0	3.0	24.0	12.0	13.0	3.0										5.6	$20,587
Colorado High School Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1175 Osage Street #100	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 892-8475	203	17	11.8	90.1%	6 (3.0%)	34 (16.7%)	143 (70.4%)	4 (2.0%)	8 (3.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)								(n/a)																	$14,973

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