Serving 187 students in grades 7-12, Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School's student population of 187 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
23%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School?
187 students attend Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School?
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School offer ?
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School part of?
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School located?
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest.
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