Denver School of the Arts

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

dsa.dpsk12.org

1,044 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Denver School of the Arts (DSA) is a premier magnet school within the Denver Public Schools district, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Renowned for its unique educational model, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive, pre-professional arts conservatory program. Students audition to gain admission into one of several specialized majors—such as creative writing, dance, music, theater, or visual arts—and dedicate a significant portion of their daily schedule to mastering their craft under the guidance of professional artists and educators.

Beyond its artistic focus, DSA is recognized for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a creative, inclusive community. The school environment is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and artistic discipline, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, collaborative skills, and creative problem-solving abilities. By preparing students for both top-tier universities and professional arts careers, Denver School of the Arts serves as a vital hub for artistic development and academic excellence in the region.

1,044

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	198
Black	61
Asian	41
Two or More	97
American Indian	2

White
625 (61.0%)
Hispanic
198 (19.3%)
Two or More
97 (9.5%)
Black
61 (6.0%)
Asian
41 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-1700
Website:	http://dsa.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 6 140

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 140

Grade 9 176

Grade 10 154

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 144