Summary:
Zip code 80236 is served by a single high school, DSST: College View High School, which enrolls 533 students in grades 9 through 12. The school is part of School District No. 1, which ranks 71st out of 115 districts in Colorado. The school offers a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.2 students per teacher, and 85.74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student body.
DSST: College View stands out for its strong graduation outcomes despite these challenges. The school graduates 89.8% of students, well above the district's 81.9% and the state's 85.6%, and its dropout rate of 1.4% is lower than both the district (3.2%) and state (1.6%) averages. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern, affecting 44.7% of students compared to 38.1% in the district and 28.4% statewide. The school has consistently earned 2 stars from the state, with its rank fluctuating between the 33rd and 40th percentiles over the past three years.
Academic performance has declined in the most recent testing year. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, SAT Math proficiency fell from 43% to 30%, PSAT10 Math dropped from 44% to 33%, and SAT Reading & Writing slipped from 55% to 46%. Science proficiency is particularly weak, at just 10.3% compared to 24.8% statewide. On a positive note, 9th-grade PSAT9 Math improved dramatically from 27% to 40%, now matching the state average. For parents, this school offers a solid path to graduation with small class sizes, but the high absenteeism and recent test score declines suggest students may need additional support to stay on track academically.
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