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DSST: Montview High School

Q: Is DSST: Montview High School a good school?

DSST: Montview High School ranks 138 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 58% of Colorado high schools

Summary

DSST: Montview High School is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 566 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 76 out of 115 districts in the state.

DSST: Montview High School consistently ranks among the top 150 high schools in Colorado, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as CMAS, SAT, and PSAT, is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in reading/writing and mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 65% of 11th-grade students at DSST: Montview High School were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 53% for the district and 62% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well in serving its African American and White student populations, ranking among the top schools in Colorado for these subgroups.

DSST: Montview High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 79% to 94% in recent years, which is comparable to or better than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rates, ranging from 1.3% to 3.8% in recent years, are also lower than the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 26.9% to 37.1% in recent years, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance for students with disabilities and gifted/talented students is more mixed, suggesting the need for more targeted support and resources for these student populations.

562

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,641

Per pupil spending ?

69.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238-2785

(303) 320-5570

District: School District No. 1

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.0%

African American:

38.3%

White:

12.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2021 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 58th (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2021)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in School District No. 1

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg41%

Colorado avg47%

138^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 39 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 30High Schools in the School District No. 1

76^th of 115School District No. 1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	54.3	138 of 328	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	132 of 349	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	141 of 349	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.9	133 of 221	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.2	148 of 210	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	87.3	40 of 411	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	30 of 388	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	84.3	11 of 256	95.7%	★★★★★
2016	87.5	4 of 255	98.4%	★★★★★
2015	90.4	9 of 292	96.9%	★★★★★
2014	90.7	22 of 369	94.0%	★★★★★
2013	93.6	7 of 349	98.0%	★★★★★
2012	89.9	18 of 334	94.6%	★★★★★
2011	89.4	22 of 337	93.5%	★★★★★
2010	83.1	41 of 327	87.5%	★★★★☆
2009	86.0	33 of 310	89.4%	★★★★☆
2008	85.2	35 of 301	88.4%	★★★★☆
2007	87.4	27 of 298	90.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	72.5	7 of 30	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	8 of 38	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	7 of 36	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	6 of 34	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	8 of 29	72.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	46 of 59	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.4	32 of 84	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.4	34 of 74	54.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	10 of 20	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.4	10 of 36	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	56.0	16 of 44	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.6	3 of 32	90.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	116 of 247	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.0	116 of 257	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.7	118 of 254	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	95 of 257	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.8	128 of 239	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	64.6	57 of 136	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	76 of 140	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	76 of 135	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.3	96 of 118	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	70 of 187	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	73 of 199	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	67 of 198	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.1	57 of 205	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	73 of 181	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	49 of 194	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	63.4	68 of 211	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.2	47 of 200	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.0	31 of 203	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	57.8	63 of 188	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	109 of 246	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	105 of 256	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	116 of 252	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	117 of 253	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.5	137 of 240	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	8 of 209	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	12 of 229	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	76.0	53 of 234	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	41 of 228	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	51 of 225	77.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)96th percentile+38 vs school

African American (2025)77th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)63rd percentile+5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)58th percentile~ school

Male (2025)56th percentile~ school

Female (2025)53rd percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)50th percentile-8 vs school

Disabled (2025)22nd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing68%+3 vs state

Mathematics43%+5 vs state

Science28%+3 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Friday, February 3, 2023

School with poor performance, better chance getting into college going to another East or Northfield Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I graduated from DSST in 2011, and I love this school. I was often challenged and pushed to achieve great results. The teachers actually CARE about their students, and it shows in their lessons. The entire school is like a family because it is so small. I am so thankful that my mom made me attend. The 4 years spent at DSST has definitely made my college life a whole lot easier and manageable.
I am proud to say that I graduated from DSST! :) Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The school feels more like a family than a school. The teachers are always there for you as a parent to help perpare your child for collage. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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: Montview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2000 Valentia Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-5570	562	46	12.3	69.9%	72 (12.8%)	215 (38.3%)	225 (40.0%)	19 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)	54.3	138^th of 328 public high schools	57.9%		56.8	132^nd of 349 public high schools	62.2%	6	55.0	38.0	68.0	43.0	65.0	41.0										27.8	$17,641
Denver School of the Arts	Public	6-12	7111 Montview Blvd	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-1700	1,044	52	20.1	15.8%	625 (59.9%)	61 (5.8%)	198 (19.0%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (9.3%)	95.1	10^th of 328 public high schools	97.0%		95.3	8^th of 349 public high schools	97.7%	2	94.0	73.0	93.0	66.0	94.0	72.0	76.0	85.7	88.5	82.9	54.4	64.9	87.4	67.4	77.5	52.9	$17,075
New Legacy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2091 North Dayton Street	Aurora	80010	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-7880	96	7	13.2	100.0%	6 (6.3%)	9 (9.4%)	78 (81.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)																	$28,133
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	10100 East 13th Ave	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-2671	927	46	20.1	94.1%	26 (2.8%)	124 (13.4%)	685 (73.9%)	59 (6.4%)	10 (1.1%)	8 (0.9%)	15 (1.6%)	6.9	312^th of 328 public high schools	4.9%		6.3	331^st of 349 public high schools	5.2%	19	33.0		39.0	9.0	19.0		6.5	5.0	5.1	5.5				0.8		8.4	$18,520
New America School - Aurora	Public, Charter	9-12	9125 E Seventh Place Building	Denver	80230	Arapahoe County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-9854	82	5	16.7	92.7%	1 (1.2%)	8 (9.8%)	62 (75.6%)	9 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)																	$16,712
Northeast Early College	Public	9-12	11200 E 45th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2450	507	33	15.5	85.8%	13 (2.6%)	57 (11.2%)	403 (79.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.4%)	15 (3.0%)	10.5	302^nd of 328 public high schools	7.9%		7.8	324^th of 349 public high schools	7.2%	22	30.0	12.0	33.0	14.0	41.0	10.0										12.6	$17,366
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy	Public	9-12	2900 Richard Allen Ct	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7260	89	16	5.7	68.5%	1 (1.1%)	62 (69.7%)	12 (13.5%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (13.5%)								(n/a)			62.0	34.0													$64,304
DSST: Elevate Northeast High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10825 East 47th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6355	545	39	13.8	76.9%	27 (5.0%)	110 (20.2%)	366 (67.2%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.5%)								(n/a)	57.0	44.0	49.0	26.0	38.0	29.0										15.7	$21,323
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	655 South Monaco Pkwy	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8600	1,326	65	20.5	55.2%	323 (24.4%)	298 (22.5%)	547 (41.3%)	36 (2.7%)	14 (1.1%)	5 (0.4%)	89 (6.7%)	38.8	205^th of 328 public high schools	37.5%		36.7	209^th of 349 public high schools	40.1%	4	51.0	31.0	46.0	27.0	60.0	37.0										31.5	$17,448
Delta High School	Public	9-12	655 South Monaco Parkway	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-8740	105	7	15.0	76.2%	11 (10.5%)	29 (27.6%)	63 (60.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)					29.0												$23,818

Frequently Asked Questions about DSST: Montview High School

Is DSST: Montview High School a good school?

DSST: Montview High School ranks 138^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is DSST: Montview High School in?

School District No. 1

How many students attend DSST: Montview High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 562 students attended DSST: Montview High School.

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

Students at DSST: Montview High School are 40% Hispanic, 38% African American, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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