DSST: Cole High School

Summary:

DSST: Cole High School is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 308 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (82.14%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (84.42% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, DSST: Cole High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests like CMAS, SAT, and PSAT. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to the state average of 24.8% and the district average of 17.8%. However, the school ranks higher for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, indicating it is relatively more successful in serving these demographics. Conversely, the school's ranking for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is lower, suggesting it struggles to support this population effectively.

Compared to nearby schools like East High School, which consistently outperforms the state and district averages, DSST: Cole High School's academic performance is significantly lower. This difference may be attributed to the schools' varying racial and socioeconomic makeups, with East High School having a much higher percentage of White students (52.3%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (28.18%). Despite DSST: Cole High School's low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, the data suggests the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly minority and low-income student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205-3934

(720) 524-6354

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,750

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.1%

African American:

13.3%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DSST: Cole High School ranks worse than 75.9% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 17^th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at DSST: Cole 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 DSST: Cole High School has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Cole High School is $22,750, which is the 10^th highest among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Cole High School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Cole High School 265^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See DSST: Cole High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic 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 DSST: Cole High School

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Rank History for all students at DSST: Cole High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	46.98	202^nd	411	50.9%
2022	17.02	177^th	221	19.9%
2023	24.01	261^st	349	25.2%
2024	22.90	265^th	349	24.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.37	4^th	16	75.0%
2023	59.51	14^th	44	68.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	39.25	120^th	188	36.2%
2022	51.27	94^th	203	53.7%
2023	45.47	108^th	200	46.0%

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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Cole High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	15.88	203^rd	239	15.1%
2022	22.15	194^th	257	24.5%
2023	27.15	184^th	254	27.6%
2024	25.17	183^rd	257	28.8%

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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Cole High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	20.84	183^rd	240	23.8%
2022	25.05	182^nd	253	28.1%
2023	18.61	207^th	252	17.9%
2024	19.11	203^rd	256	20.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Cole High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	47.48	77^th	181	57.5%
2022	42.91	98^th	205	52.2%
2023	47.50	91^st	198	54.0%
2024	48.03	89^th	199	55.3%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for DSST: Cole High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	18	33	3	85	1	0	2	142
2016	37	56	7	178	1	0	2	281
2017	37	68	9	251	3	0	5	373
2018	34	70	10	273	4	0	6	397
2019	24	53	9	295	2	0	4	387
2020	16	45	5	293	1	0	2	362
2021	13	38	5	288	2	0	2	348
2022	12	37	4	300	0	1	3	357
2023	7	41	2	253	1	2	2	308

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: Cole High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	142	13.0	10.9	71.8
2016	281	20.0	14.0	75.8
2017	373	27.0	13.7	79.4
2018	397	36.0	11.0	79.8
2019	387	32.8	11.7	81.9
2020	362	31.6	11.4	85.1
2021	348	28.8	12.0	86.8
2022	357	27.5	12.9	86.8
2023	308	28.9	10.6	84.4

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: Cole High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	142	13.0	10.9	71.8
2016	281	20.0	14.0	75.8
2017	373	27.0	13.7	79.4
2018	397	36.0	11.0	79.8
2019	387	32.8	11.7	81.9
2020	362	31.6	11.4	85.1
2021	348	28.8	12.0	86.8
2022	357	27.5	12.9	86.8
2023	308	28.9	10.6	84.4

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: Cole High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,755
2020	$14,138
2021	$12,806
2022	$15,837
2023	$22,750

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Cole High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 202^nd of 411 High schools	Ranks 261^st of 349 High schools	25.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	387	308	20.4%
African American	53	41	22.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	9	2	77.8%
Hispanic	295	253	14.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	24	7	70.8%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.9%	84.4%	2.5%

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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 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 Science 11th Grade	Total
DSST: Cole High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3240 Humboldt Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 524-6354	308	29	10.6	84.4%	7 (2.3%)	41 (13.3%)	253 (82.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22.9	265^th of 349 public high schools	24.1%		24	261^st of 349 public high schools	25.2%	4	36.0	18.0	52.0	24.0	43.0	20.0					16.2	$22,750
Gilliam School	Public	5-12	2844 Downing	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 294-8930	19	9	2.0	57.9%	4 (21.1%)	6 (31.6%)	8 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)												$80,567
Manual High School	Public	9-12	1700 East 28th Avenue	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6300	323	20	16.1	83.9%	19 (5.9%)	114 (35.3%)	166 (51.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.6%)	9.6	317^th of 349 public high schools	9.2%		7.3	323^rd of 349 public high schools	7.4%	6	36.0	13.0	21.0	4.0	29.0	14.0					7.8	$21,803
Prep Academy	Public	6-12	2727 Columbine Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8451	50	16	3.1	94.0%	2 (4.0%)	20 (40.0%)	22 (44.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)								(n/a)												$59,743
RiseUp Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	2342 Broadway St	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 292-1018	120	9	13.9	76.7%	20 (16.7%)	30 (25.0%)	63 (52.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)	18.0											$22,044
Bruce Randolph School	Public	6-12	3955 Steele Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-1080	703	39	17.8	85.1%	11 (1.6%)	49 (7.0%)	632 (89.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	5	341^st of 349 public high schools	2.3%		7.5	322^nd of 349 public high schools	7.7%	19	26.0	5.0	26.0	10.0	18.0		8.6	6.4	11.2	8.9	4.9	$19,393
Colorado High School Charter - GES	Public, Charter	9-12	3093 E 42nd Ave	Denver	80216	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 524-8664	187	12	15.8	91.4%	6 (3.2%)	31 (16.6%)	143 (76.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)												$12,710
Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman	Public	6-12	1690 Williams Street	Denver	80218	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2980	146	15	10.0	86.3%	12 (8.2%)	38 (26.0%)	90 (61.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)												$29,158
Emily Griffith High School	Public	9-12	1860 Lincoln St.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-4901	387	17	22.9	73.9%	46 (11.9%)	69 (17.8%)	247 (63.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.7%)								(n/a)												$17,257
East High School	Public	9-12	1600 City Park Esplanade	Denver	80206	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8300	2,505	124	20.1	28.2%	1,310 (52.3%)	349 (13.9%)	562 (22.4%)	75 (3.0%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	199 (7.9%)	79.2	65^th of 349 public high schools	81.4%		78.7	69^th of 349 public high schools	80.2%	4	80.0	53.0	76.0	54.0	76.0	53.0					32.8	$15,577

Frequently Asked Questions about DSST: Cole High School

How many students attend DSST: Cole High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended DSST: Cole High School.

Is DSST: Cole High School a good school?

DSST: Cole High School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Colorado high schools.

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

Students at DSST: Cole High School are 82% Hispanic, 13% African American, 2% White.

What district is DSST: Cole High School in?

School District No. 1

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