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DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Summary:

DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado that serves 565 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and math, where its students outperform the district and state averages. The school also demonstrates exceptional results for traditionally underserved student populations, including African American, English Language Learner, and low-income students.

DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School has a diverse student body, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (59.82%) and African American (23.19%) students compared to the state average. The school's academic performance is consistently strong, with its statewide ranking ranging from 20th to 154th out of Colorado high schools over the years. In 2023-2024, DSST students outperformed those at Northeast Early College, Montbello High School, and Legacy Options High School in both SAT Reading and Writing, as well as SAT Mathematics.

While DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School's academic achievements are impressive, the school faces the challenge of supporting a high percentage of students (67.61% to 75.93%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may need to focus on ensuring these students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. Overall, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School stands out as a high-performing charter school that is effectively serving a diverse student population, particularly in terms of academic achievement and support for traditionally underserved subgroups.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 4800 Telluride Street #2
       Denver, CO  80249-6803

(303) 524-6300

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,275 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.2%
African American:
26.9%
Asian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9th 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 54.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.2%), African American (26.9%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School is 11.6, which is the 18th best among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School employs 48.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School is $16,275. 40 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School 146th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School in the ranking list.)

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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 DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

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Rank History for all students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 72.59 86th 349 75.4%
2014 78.17 71st 369 80.8%
2015 80.18 20th 292 93.2%
2016 66.08 38th 255 85.1%
2017 64.93 47th 256 81.6%
2018 67.59 103rd 388 73.5%
2019 68.68 109th 411 73.5%
2021 29.75 141st 210 32.9%
2022 46.64 112th 221 49.3%
2023 51.11 154th 349 55.9%
2024 54.13 146th 349 58.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.13 5th 16 68.8%
2022 63.07 8th 32 75.0%
2023 65.23 11th 44 75.0%
2024 88.72 6th 36 83.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.90 29th 188 84.6%
2022 90.67 11th 203 94.6%
2023 78.18 36th 200 82.0%
2024 73.64 44th 211 79.1%
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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.33 109th 239 54.4%
2022 67.98 82nd 257 68.1%
2023 55.02 111th 254 56.3%
2024 56.72 110th 257 57.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.71 104th 118 11.9%
2023 35.37 100th 135 25.9%
2024 56.22 71st 140 49.3%
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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.32 146th 240 39.2%
2022 53.78 112th 253 55.7%
2023 41.45 145th 252 42.5%
2024 45.54 131st 256 48.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.20 3rd 41 92.7%
2022 66.32 13th 45 71.1%
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Rank History for African American students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.21 6th 29 79.3%
2022 88.83 2nd 34 94.1%
2023 89.48 3rd 36 91.7%
2024 92.78 2nd 38 94.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.75 43rd 181 76.2%
2022 82.09 35th 205 82.9%
2023 60.25 64th 198 67.7%
2024 59.20 63rd 199 68.3%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Open Quote Wonderful academic achievements. Great staff and wonderful support!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 18 46 5 61 0 1 10 0 141
2012 44 148 21 190 0 1 26 0 430
2013 21 85 28 148 0 1 13 0 296
2014 32 128 34 224 0 2 23 0 443
2015 41 122 48 268 0 2 24 0 505
2016 34 116 52 296 1 2 17 0 518
2017 34 125 54 289 2 3 21 0 528
2018 43 115 59 308 2 5 18 0 550
2019 40 122 52 311 3 5 17 0 550
2020 32 127 55 323 3 2 14 0 556
2021 27 135 55 340 2 4 17 0 580
2022 19 135 50 338 1 5 17 0 565
2023 17 131 57 338 0 7 15 0 565
2024 11 152 53 323 0 8 17 1 565

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: Green Valley Ranch High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 141 27.6 5.0 59.6
2012 430 30.9 13.8 66.7
2013 296 18.7 15.7 71.6
2014 443 28.8 15.3 73.4
2015 505 38.0 13.2 69.3
2016 518 38.0 13.6 70.3
2017 528 41.1 12.8 71
2018 550 42.7 12.8 72.7
2019 550 39.8 13.7 74.5
2020 556 41.6 13.3 73.4
2021 580 40.0 14.5 70
2022 565 44.4 12.7 67.6
2023 565 37.8 14.9 75.9
2024 565 48.3 11.6 76.1

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: Green Valley Ranch High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 141 27.6 5.0 59.6
2012 430 30.9 13.8 66.7
2013 296 18.7 15.7 71.6
2014 443 28.8 15.3 73.4
2015 505 38.0 13.2 69.3
2016 518 38.0 13.6 70.3
2017 528 41.1 12.8 71
2018 550 42.7 12.8 72.7
2019 550 39.8 13.7 74.5
2020 556 41.6 13.3 73.4
2021 580 40.0 14.5 70
2022 565 44.4 12.7 67.6
2023 565 37.8 14.9 75.9
2024 565 48.3 11.6 76.1

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: Green Valley Ranch High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,019
2020 $12,686
2021 $13,879
2022 $15,101
2023 $16,275

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

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

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 109th of 411 High schoolsRanks 154th of 349 High schools
 17.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students550565
 2.7%
African American122131
 7.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian5257
 9.6%
Hispanic311338
 8.7%
Pacific Islander57
 40%
White4017
 57.5%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.5%75.9%
 1.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School.

Students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School are 57% Hispanic, 27% African American, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School ranks 146th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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