Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
Denver Public Schools serve the residents of the City and County of Denver. Denver Public School has 21 high schools and is widely recognized today as one of the best urban school systems in the country. Denver Public Schools is committed to making Denver a national leader in student achievement, high school graduation, college and career preparation, and college matriculation.
The foundation of the district philosophy is to ensure that all students achieve academically and that all children learn from a highly skilled faculty in every school that is empowered by robust professional development and timely assessment data. Highly trained principals and assistant principals will serve as instructional leaders of the faculty in DPS schools.
| Student Population: | Number of Students: | Teacher/Student Ratio: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | 1900 | 1:15 |
| ESL Programs: | IB Programs: | Offer Diploma: |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Yes |
Foreign Language:
AP Courses:
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- European History
- Political Science
- Spanish
- Studio Art
- US Government
- US History
Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
- Academic Team
- Ceramics
- Computer
- Drama
- Film/Video Production
- Math
- National Honor Society
- Orchestra
- Photography
- Science
- Show Choir
- Student Government
- Theater
- Yearbook
- Yoga
Partial List of College and University Acceptances:
University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, Boston University, Colorado College, UC Fort Collins, Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy
Closest International and Local Airports:
Denver
