Highline Academy Southeast

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

2170 SOUTH DAHLIA STREET
DENVER, CO 80222

Charter School 591 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Highline Academy Southeast is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Denver, Colorado. The school is known for its "whole child" approach to education, which balances rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare students not only for high school success but also to be responsible, engaged citizens in their local and global communities.

The campus culture is anchored by the "Highline Habits," a set of core values—such as perseverance, integrity, and responsibility—that are integrated into daily instruction and student life. Highline Academy Southeast utilizes a personalized learning model, allowing teachers to adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs. Through a combination of small group instruction, data-driven assessment, and a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, the school strives to close achievement gaps and ensure that every student has the tools necessary to reach their full academic potential.

591

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highline Academy Southeast
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	168
Black	147
Asian	20
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
229 (38.8%)
Hispanic
168 (28.5%)
Black
147 (24.9%)
Two or More
25 (4.2%)
Asian
20 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)759-7808
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 84