DSST: Cedar High School

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DSST: Cedar High School ranks 52 nd of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

DSST: Cedar High School is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado that serves 558 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and equitable institution, consistently ranking among the top 52 high schools in the state.

DSST: Cedar High School's academic excellence is evident in its students' strong performance on standardized tests, with 76% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 47% in the School District No. 1 and 58% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.63% White, 20.07% African American, 33.33% Hispanic, 3.05% Asian, and 5.73% two or more races, is a significant strength. DSST: Cedar High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking among the top 1-25 high schools in Colorado for these groups.

While many nearby schools, such as Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, South High School, and 5280 High School, also serve diverse student populations, DSST: Cedar High School consistently outperforms them academically. This suggests that the school has implemented effective instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems that contribute to its success. However, the school may need to further strengthen its programs and support for its high-achieving "Gifted and Talented" students, as their performance is relatively lower compared to other subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209-2016

(303) 524-6350

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,974

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.9%

White:

32.5%

African American:

23.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DSST: Cedar High School ranks better than 85.1% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at DSST: Cedar 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 Student population at DSST: Cedar High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.9%), White (32.5%), African American (23.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DSST: Cedar High School is 15.5. 38 high schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare DSST: Cedar High School employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DSST: Cedar High School is $13,974. 48 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DSST: Cedar High School:

SchoolDigger ranks DSST: Cedar High School 52^nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See DSST: Cedar High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

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Hispanic students:

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 DSST: Cedar High School

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Rank History for all students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	75.22	48^th	210	77.1%
2022	77.16	45^th	221	79.6%
2023	82.95	52^nd	349	85.1%
2024	81.88	52^nd	349	85.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.77	7^th	44	84.1%
2024	98.65	1^st	36	97.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.25	1^st	60	98.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	89.99	12^th	188	93.6%
2022	88.47	16^th	203	92.1%
2023	92.63	10^th	200	95.0%
2024	83.53	25^th	211	88.2%

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Rank History for Female students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	78.12	53^rd	239	77.8%
2022	78.76	55^th	257	78.6%
2023	78.02	52^nd	254	79.5%
2024	76.72	51^st	257	80.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.47	1^st	84	98.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	53.98	61^st	118	48.3%
2023	44.27	88^th	135	34.8%
2024	71.67	30^th	140	78.6%

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Rank History for Male students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	84.81	35^th	240	85.4%
2022	86.28	31^st	253	87.7%
2023	83.03	42^nd	252	83.3%
2024	80.21	44^th	256	82.8%

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Rank History for African American students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	94.13	1^st	29	96.6%
2022	98.64	1^st	34	97.1%
2023	94.82	1^st	36	97.2%
2024	96.98	1^st	38	97.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	78.62	32^nd	181	82.3%
2022	83.54	27^th	205	86.8%
2023	76.81	39^th	198	80.3%
2024	85.75	25^th	199	87.4%

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Rank History for White students at DSST: Cedar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	89.03	12^th	225	94.7%
2022	90.80	12^th	228	94.7%
2023	87.61	18^th	234	92.3%
2024	86.70	21^st	229	90.8%

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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: Cedar High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	71	14	5	35	1	0	7	0	133
2018	129	31	12	81	1	0	18	0	272
2019	174	52	20	129	1	0	23	0	399
2020	234	72	21	166	2	0	34	0	529
2021	235	91	20	186	2	1	34	0	569
2022	226	93	20	185	1	0	32	0	557
2023	210	112	17	186	1	0	32	0	558
2024	178	128	17	186	0	0	28	11	548

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: Cedar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	133	9.1	14.5	37.6
2018	272	19.4	13.9	44.5
2019	399	25.4	15.6	47.9
2020	529	38.5	13.7	45
2021	569	36.9	15.4	42.9
2022	557	36.1	15.3	42.2
2023	558	38.8	14.3	47
2024	548	35.2	15.5	54.6

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: Cedar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	133	9.1	14.5	37.6
2018	272	19.4	13.9	44.5
2019	399	25.4	15.6	47.9
2020	529	38.5	13.7	45
2021	569	36.9	15.4	42.9
2022	557	36.1	15.3	42.2
2023	558	38.8	14.3	47
2024	548	35.2	15.5	54.6

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: Cedar High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,338
2020	$13,203
2021	$10,080
2022	$14,923
2023	$13,974

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DSST: Cedar High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	558	39.8%
African American	52	112	115.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	20	17	15%
Hispanic	129	186	44.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	174	210	20.7%
Two or More Races	23	32	39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	47%	0.9%

Schools Near DSST: Cedar High School

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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
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
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
Denver Justice High School	Public, Charter	9-12	300 E. 9th Ave.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 480-5610	107	8	13.7	88.8%	7 (6.5%)	35 (32.7%)	59 (55.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)								(n/a)			24.0														$16,568
Contemporary Learning Academy	Public	9-12	200 E. 9th Ave.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6900	132	15	8.6	81.1%	16 (12.1%)	37 (28.0%)	68 (51.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)								(n/a)																	$28,707
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
Compassion Road Academy	Public	9-12	1000 Cherokee Street	Denver	80204	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2200	89	10	9.3	82.0%	12 (13.5%)	15 (16.9%)	54 (60.7%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)								(n/a)																	$28,078
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
South High School	Public	9-12	1700 East Louisiana Avenue	Denver	80210	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-6000	1,846	99	18.7	38.6%	900 (48.8%)	158 (8.6%)	565 (30.6%)	88 (4.8%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (5.9%)	69.3	98^th of 349 public high schools	71.9%		61.6	126^th of 349 public high schools	63.9%	28	71.0	49.0	74.0	52.0	66.0	38.0										30.2	$15,860
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design	Public	9-12	840 E 14th Ave	Denver	80218	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2000	94	10	8.9	40.4%	38 (40.4%)	15 (16.0%)	21 (22.3%)	3 (3.2%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	43.9	185^th of 349 public high schools	47.0%		46.2	173^rd of 349 public high schools	50.4%	12			63.0	37.0	55.0	20.0											$24,810
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

Frequently Asked Questions about DSST: Cedar High School

How many students attend DSST: Cedar High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended DSST: Cedar High School.

What district is DSST: Cedar High School in?

School District No. 1

Is DSST: Cedar High School a good school?

DSST: Cedar High School ranks 52^nd of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at DSST: Cedar High School are 34% Hispanic, 32% White, 23% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

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