Serving 558 students in grades 9-12, Dsst Byers High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Dsst Byers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Dsst Byers High School's student population of 558 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Dsst Byers High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dsst Byers High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#65 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
20%
5%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Dsst Byers High School is ranked #65 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dsst Byers High School?
The graduation rate of Dsst Byers High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dsst Byers High School?
558 students attend Dsst Byers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dsst Byers High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dsst Byers High School?
Dsst Byers High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dsst Byers High School offer ?
Dsst Byers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dsst Byers High School part of?
Dsst Byers High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dsst Byers High School located?
Dsst Byers High School is located in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Speer.
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