Denver Senior High School

Summary:

Denver Senior High School is a public high school serving 262 students in grades 9-12, located in Denver, Iowa. The school is part of the Denver Community School District, which is ranked 1 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Denver Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, placing 2nd out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). In contrast, nearby schools like West High School and East High School in the Waterloo Community School District have more diverse student populations.

Denver Senior High School also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.67% to 14.23% over the past three school years. This is significantly lower than the rates observed in some nearby schools, such as Expo Alternative Learning Center and East High School. Additionally, Denver Senior High School maintains a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 14.8 over the past three years, compared to higher ratios at schools like West High School and East High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622

(319) 984-5639

District: Denver Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,874

Feeder schools for Denver Senior High School:

Elementary:	Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
Middle:	Denver Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denver Senior High School ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Denver Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Senior High School is $14,874.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Denver Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Senior High School 2^nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Denver Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Denver Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Community School District 1^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denver Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	77.76	49^th	351	86.0%
2013	82.75	13^th	351	96.3%
2014	85.29	19^th	322	94.1%
2016	92.73	4^th	320	98.8%
2017	92.57	2^nd	325	99.4%
2018	93.40	2^nd	320	99.4%
2019	94.48	2^nd	327	99.4%
2021	93.30	2^nd	327	99.4%
2022	95.71	3^rd	332	99.1%
2023	94.83	2^nd	336	99.4%
2024	95.03	2^nd	338	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Denver Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	256	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
1989	237	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
1990	240	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
1991	237	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
1992	235	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	241
1993	222	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	226
1994	248	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	252
1995	264	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	267
1996	264	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	267
1997	273	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	275
1998	288	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	291
1999	296	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
2000	278	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2001	268	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	273
2002	213	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
2003	213	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
2004	215	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2005	206	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
2006	221	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2007	245	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	248
2008	244	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	247
2009	265	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	267
2010	248	0	0	3	0	0	2	253
2011	241	1	0	2	0	0	2	246
2012	230	0	0	3	0	0	2	235
2013	211	0	1	3	0	0	3	218
2014	201	1	1	3	0	0	2	208
2015	206	2	3	1	0	0	2	214
2016	213	3	2	0	0	0	1	219
2017	212	2	0	0	0	0	1	215
2018	217	2	0	0	0	0	0	219
2019	229	2	0	1	0	0	1	233
2020	240	2	0	3	0	0	0	245
2021	243	2	2	4	1	0	1	253
2022	246	2	0	6	0	0	3	257
2023	251	1	1	6	0	0	3	262

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 Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	259	17.0	15.2	12
1989	239	1.7	140.5	5.4
1990	244	17.0	14.3	7.4
1991	242	18.8	12.8	8.3
1992	241	18.0	13.3	8.3
1993	226	15.6	14.5	8
1994	252	17.0	14.8	7.9
1995	267	19.4	13.8	7.1
1996	267	19.4	13.8	7.1
1997	275	20.4	13.5	5.5
1998	291	20.4	14.3	6.9
1999	297	18.8	15.8	10.1
2000	279	18.7	14.9	8.2
2001	273	18.3	14.9	4.8
2002	215	16.0	13.4	7
2003	215	16.0	13.4	7
2004	217	15.0	14.5	9.7
2005	208	17.2	12.1	8.2
2006	222	16.3	13.6	12.6
2007	248	16.3	15.2	10.9
2008	247	14.7	16.8	12.6
2009	267	16.9	15.8	14.2
2010	253	12.4	20.4	12.3
2011	246	14.8	16.5	10.6
2012	235	15.1	15.4	9.8
2013	218	17.6	12.3	10.6
2014	208	18.1	11.4	11.1
2015	214	17.0	12.5	10.7
2016	219	16.0	13.6	11.4
2017	215	16.4	13.0	11.2
2018	219	17.1	12.7	9.6
2019	233	16.0	14.5	10.7
2020	245	15.7	15.5	13.1
2021	253	17.0	14.8	14.2
2022	257	18.2	14.0	11.7
2023	262	18.4	14.2	11.8

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 Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	259	17.0	15.2	12
1989	239	1.7	140.5	5.4
1990	244	17.0	14.3	7.4
1991	242	18.8	12.8	8.3
1992	241	18.0	13.3	8.3
1993	226	15.6	14.5	8
1994	252	17.0	14.8	7.9
1995	267	19.4	13.8	7.1
1996	267	19.4	13.8	7.1
1997	275	20.4	13.5	5.5
1998	291	20.4	14.3	6.9
1999	297	18.8	15.8	10.1
2000	279	18.7	14.9	8.2
2001	273	18.3	14.9	4.8
2002	215	16.0	13.4	7
2003	215	16.0	13.4	7
2004	217	15.0	14.5	9.7
2005	208	17.2	12.1	8.2
2006	222	16.3	13.6	12.6
2007	248	16.3	15.2	10.9
2008	247	14.7	16.8	12.6
2009	267	16.9	15.8	14.2
2010	253	12.4	20.4	12.3
2011	246	14.8	16.5	10.6
2012	235	15.1	15.4	9.8
2013	218	17.6	12.3	10.6
2014	208	18.1	11.4	11.1
2015	214	17.0	12.5	10.7
2016	219	16.0	13.6	11.4
2017	215	16.4	13.0	11.2
2018	219	17.1	12.7	9.6
2019	233	16.0	14.5	10.7
2020	245	15.7	15.5	13.1
2021	253	17.0	14.8	14.2
2022	257	18.2	14.0	11.7
2023	262	18.4	14.2	11.8

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 Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$81 (0.5%)	$14,794 (99.5%)	$14,874

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 336 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Senior High School)	98.4	98.5	0.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)	98.4	98.5	0.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Denver Senior High School)	95.1	92.5	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)	95.1	92.5	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Senior High School)	90.4	90.2	0.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)	90.4	90.2	0.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Denver Senior High School)	86.5	88.5	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)	86.5	88.5	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	233	262	12.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	251	9.6%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.7%	11.8%	1.1%

Schools Near Denver Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Denver Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 Longview Drive	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-5639	262	18	14.2	11.8%	251 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	95	2^nd of 338 public high schools	99.4%		94.8	2^nd of 336 public high schools	99.4%					97.1	97.1	98.5				89.7	89.9	94.1		94.2	$14,874	$81	$14,794
Janesville Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	505 Barrick Rd	Janesville	50647	Bremer County	Janesville Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 987-2581	237	12	20.2	23.2%	226 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	77	47^th of 338 public high schools	86.1%		69.8	85^th of 336 public high schools	74.7%	38	80.6	83.3	93.3	86.5	78.3	92.9	77.4	73.8	86.7	75.7	78.3	85.7	93.3	60.9	$12,726	$87	$12,639
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School	Public	9-12	1405 4th Ave SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2087	771	48	16.0	19.7%	691 (89.6%)	12 (1.6%)	38 (4.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	82	23^rd of 338 public high schools	93.2%		84.2	25^th of 336 public high schools	92.6%	2				86.7	84.8	82.2				87.8	87.0	85.4		72.7	$15,024	$360	$14,663
Greenview Alternative School	Public	9-12	106 16th St SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-9273	31	1	31.0	48.4%	24 (77.4%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	3	323^rd of 338 public high schools	4.4%					(n/a)						50.0						0.0			$498	$63	$435
Wapsie Valley High School	Public	7-12	RR 2 2535 Viking Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 638-6711	304	22	13.7	18.1%	297 (97.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34.6	261^st of 338 public high schools	22.8%		53.8	167^th of 336 public high schools	50.3%	94		77.5	69.6	70.2	65.5	72.5		80.0	80.0	59.6	63.8	72.5	66.7	36.2	$13,502	$255	$13,248
Tripoli Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	209 8th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 882-4202	185	21	8.8	43.2%	170 (91.9%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	56.5	165^th of 338 public high schools	51.2%		58.6	145^th of 336 public high schools	56.8%	20	61.9	82.6	93.8	84.6	84.8	75.0	57.1	78.3	50.0	53.8	57.6	60.0	75.0	84.8	$15,113	$291	$14,821
Dunkerton High School	Public	6-12	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 822-4295	211	20	10.7	38.4%	193 (91.5%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.2%)	56	170^th of 338 public high schools	49.7%		50.3	185^th of 336 public high schools	44.9%	15	83.3	77.3	75.0	76.0	90.0	67.6	79.2	81.8	78.6	64.0	73.3	62.2	60.7	70.0	$15,242	$249	$14,993
East High School	Public	9-12	214 High St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2400	1,022	59	17.2	73.2%	404 (39.5%)	328 (32.1%)	169 (16.5%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.3%)	89 (8.7%)	7.6	316^th of 338 public high schools	6.5%		7.2	318^th of 336 public high schools	5.4%	2				50.2	55.9	49.2				43.0	50.0	45.1		34.0	$15,126	$451	$14,674
Expo Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	1410 Independence Ave	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1930	609	34	18.1	84.7%	229 (37.6%)	226 (37.1%)	61 (10.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	80 (13.1%)	0.1	335^th of 338 public high schools	0.9%		0.4	332^nd of 336 public high schools	1.2%	3			23.1	30.8	28.0	35.4			30.8	13.0	15.7	12.2	25.0	18.2	$14,570	$546	$14,023
Cedar Falls High School	Public	10-12	1015 Division St	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2500	1,302	95	13.7	23.9%	1,104 (84.8%)	56 (4.3%)	40 (3.1%)	43 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (4.2%)	74.8	64^th of 338 public high schools	81.1%		76.8	48^th of 336 public high schools	85.7%	16					81.5	77.8					79.6	79.2		78.4	$13,835	$301	$13,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Denver Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Denver Senior High School?

Students at Denver Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Denver Senior High School?

Denver Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
Middle : Denver Middle School

What district is Denver Senior High School in?

Denver Community School District

Is Denver Senior High School a good school?

Yes! Denver Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 338 Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Denver Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Denver Senior High School.

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