Denver Center for International Studies

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

dcis.dpsk12.org/

354 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) is a unique, magnet-style secondary school within the Denver Public Schools system, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is distinguished by its rigorous academic focus on global citizenship, world languages, and international affairs. By integrating a globally-themed curriculum across all subjects, DCIS prepares its students to be culturally competent, critical thinkers who are well-equipped to navigate a diverse, interconnected global landscape.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on foreign language proficiency, offering a variety of languages that go beyond standard offerings. The student body benefits from a community-focused environment that encourages extracurricular involvement in global organizations, international travel opportunities, and collaborative projects. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, DCIS serves as a hub for students from across the city who are seeking an education that fosters cross-cultural understanding and prepares them for success in college and international careers.

354

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver Center for International Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	255
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
255 (72.4%)
White
41 (11.6%)
Two or More
20 (5.7%)
American Indian
14 (4.0%)
Black
13 (3.7%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)423-9000
Website:	http://dcis.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 41

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 51

Grade 9 59

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 50