KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Summary:

KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Denver, Colorado, with a student population of 560 and is part of School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (73.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 59.82% to 76.11% Hispanic students. However, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy consistently underperforms the district and state on standardized test scores, with only 16% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 28% for the district and 31% for the state. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 196th and 307th out of 349 Colorado high schools in recent years, and its performance on standardized tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with the school ranking relatively higher for African American and English Language Learner students compared to other subgroups.

The school's high percentage of students (over 75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school is located in close proximity to several other high schools, including some that are also part of School District No. 1, suggesting a competitive educational environment. Interestingly, the nearby DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, another public charter school, outperforms KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy on most academic metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings, highlighting the potential for charter schools to achieve better outcomes in the same geographic area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249

(720) 452-2570

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
303^rd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,472

Feeder schools for KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy:

Elementary:	Barney Ford Elementary School
	Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
	Green Valley Elementary School
	Highline Academy Northeast
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	John H. Amesse Elementary
	KIPP Northeast Elementary
	Lena Archuleta Elementary School
	Marie L. Greenwood Academy
	Marrama Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	McGlone Academy
	Oakland Elementary
	Omar D Blair Charter School
	SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
Middle:	DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
	DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
	KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
	Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch
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	Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 559

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.5%

African American:

15.0%

Asian:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks worse than 86.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 23^rd among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.26. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.5%), African American (15%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is 14.5. 32 high schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is $15,472. 45 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 303^rd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American 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 KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	40.31	228^th	411	44.5%
2021	5.70	198^th	210	5.7%
2022	8.75	196^th	221	11.3%
2023	11.77	307^th	349	12.0%
2024	13.26	303^rd	349	13.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	43.85	11^th	16	31.3%
2022	30.04	21^st	32	34.4%
2023	19.88	35^th	44	20.5%
2024	37.27	19^th	36	47.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	29.08	139^th	188	26.1%
2022	42.97	111^th	203	45.3%
2023	19.36	171^st	200	14.5%
2024	18.34	178^th	211	15.6%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.76	206^th	239	13.8%
2022	20.25	200^th	257	22.2%
2023	12.24	225^th	254	11.4%
2024	11.48	225^th	257	12.5%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	15.71	198^th	240	17.5%
2022	19.13	198^th	253	21.7%
2023	10.28	227^th	252	9.9%
2024	12.46	225^th	256	12.1%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	25.20	24^th	29	17.2%
2022	53.59	13^th	34	61.8%
2023	38.21	20^th	36	44.4%
2024	31.05	26^th	38	31.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	19.85	151^st	181	16.6%
2022	29.85	141^st	205	31.2%
2023	18.26	165^th	198	16.7%
2024	20.29	161^st	199	19.1%

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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 KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	7	24	3	98	0	0	4	0	136
2017	18	53	6	201	2	0	2	0	282
2018	22	62	15	290	0	0	2	0	391
2019	22	91	28	367	2	1	5	0	516
2020	25	81	37	389	1	4	6	0	543
2021	31	82	45	405	1	4	6	0	574
2022	20	78	45	405	0	5	12	0	565
2023	13	73	42	411	0	8	13	0	560
2024	12	84	51	383	1	13	14	1	559

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 KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	136	12.0	11.3	86
2017	282	20.0	14.0	86.2
2018	391	34.0	11.4	86.2
2019	516	44.3	11.6	82.8
2020	543	40.9	13.2	81.6
2021	574	41.2	13.9	79.8
2022	565	38.7	14.5	62.1
2023	560	35.4	15.8	78
2024	559	38.5	14.5	68

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 KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	136	12.0	11.3	86
2017	282	20.0	14.0	86.2
2018	391	34.0	11.4	86.2
2019	516	44.3	11.6	82.8
2020	543	40.9	13.2	81.6
2021	574	41.2	13.9	79.8
2022	565	38.7	14.5	62.1
2023	560	35.4	15.8	78
2024	559	38.5	14.5	68

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 KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,482
2020	$10,980
2021	$10,406
2022	$12,334
2023	$15,472

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 307^th of 349 High schools	32.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	516	560	8.5%
African American	91	73	19.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	28	42	50%
Hispanic	367	411	12%
Pacific Islander	1	8	700%
White	22	13	40.9%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.8%	78%	4.7%

Schools Near KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 452-2570	559	39	14.5	68.0%	12 (2.1%)	84 (15.0%)	383 (68.5%)	51 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	14 (2.5%)	13.3	303^rd of 349 public high schools	13.2%		11.8	307^th of 349 public high schools	12.0%	4	29.0	19.0	29.0	19.0	30.0	16.0								12.3	$15,472
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 485-6393	565	44	12.9	81.6%	29 (5.1%)	82 (14.5%)	397 (70.3%)	28 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	16 (2.8%)	19.9	281^st of 349 public high schools	19.5%		14.4	297^th of 349 public high schools	14.9%	16	50.0	18.0	53.0	20.0	33.0	13.0								7.5	$16,508
Vista Academy	Public	6-12	4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7650	273	18	14.8	83.5%	6 (2.2%)	45 (16.5%)	210 (76.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.2%)	2.4	347^th of 349 public high schools	0.6%		2.7	345^th of 349 public high schools	1.1%	2	15.0		17.0	10.0	8.0										$19,819
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4800 Telluride Street #2	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6300	565	48	11.6	76.1%	11 (1.9%)	152 (26.9%)	323 (57.2%)	53 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	17 (3.0%)	54.1	146^th of 349 public high schools	58.2%		51.1	154^th of 349 public high schools	55.9%	8	56.0	39.0	67.0	50.0	58.0	41.0								17.7	$16,275
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College	Public	6-12	19535 East 46th Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0420	1,022	68	14.9	83.0%	47 (4.6%)	222 (21.7%)	598 (58.5%)	80 (7.8%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.8%)	42 (4.1%)	10.8	313^th of 349 public high schools	10.3%		9.2	318^th of 349 public high schools	8.9%	5	43.0	12.0	33.0	10.0	31.0	10.0	4.8	26.3	28.7	21.4	9.1	6.5	10.1	8.3	$18,008
Montbello Career and Technical High School	Public	9-12	4501 Airport Way	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7200	133	9	14.6	68.4%	3 (2.3%)	24 (18.0%)	87 (65.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.3%)	8 (6.0%)								(n/a)															$28,088
Legacy Options High School	Public	9-12	6850 North Argonne Street	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-3100	152	14	10.9	80.9%	5 (3.3%)	33 (21.7%)	102 (67.1%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	6 (3.9%)	3.5	346^th of 349 public high schools	0.9%		3.2	343^rd of 349 public high schools	1.7%	3	25.0				17.0										$23,993
Montbello High School	Public	9-12	5000 Crown Blvd	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5900	1,095	64	17.0	87.0%	22 (2.0%)	172 (15.7%)	804 (73.4%)	22 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	48 (4.4%)	22 (2.0%)	7.1	330^th of 349 public high schools	5.4%		3.9	339^th of 349 public high schools	2.9%	9	27.0	8.0	32.0	17.0	17.0	5.0								3.0	$16,203
Hinkley High School	Public	9-12	1250 Chambers Road	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 340-1500	1,584	78	20.3	87.9%	59 (3.7%)	185 (11.7%)	1,203 (75.9%)	56 (3.5%)	15 (0.9%)	35 (2.2%)	31 (2.0%)	7.1	329^th of 349 public high schools	5.7%		6.7	326^th of 349 public high schools	6.6%	3	29.0	11.0	28.0	14.0	20.0	4.0								4.5	$17,530
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

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

What district is KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy in?

School District No. 1

Is KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy a good school?

KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Colorado high schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

Students at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy are 69% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% White.

What schools feed into KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barney Ford Elementary School
Elementary : Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
Elementary : Green Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Highline Academy Northeast
Elementary : John H. Amesse Elementary
Elementary : KIPP Northeast Elementary
Elementary : Lena Archuleta Elementary School
Elementary : Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Elementary : Marrama Elementary School
Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary : McGlone Academy
Elementary : Oakland Elementary
Elementary : Omar D Blair Charter School
Elementary : SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
Middle : DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
Middle : DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
Middle : KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch
Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

How many students attend KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy.

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