Denver Online

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

611 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Denver Online High School, located at 4250 Shoshone St, is a fully accredited public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. Designed to offer a flexible alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar learning, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum entirely through an online platform. This model is specifically tailored to meet the needs of students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as student-athletes, performers, students with health challenges, or those who simply thrive in an independent, self-paced learning environment.

Despite its virtual format, Denver Online emphasizes a robust support system, offering students access to certified teachers, academic counselors, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school balances the convenience of remote learning with the resources and oversight of the larger DPS district, ensuring that students meet state academic standards while earning their high school diploma. By fostering a culture of personalized education, the school aims to empower students to take ownership of their learning while preparing them for post-secondary success in college or the workforce.

611

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver Online
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	280
Black	87
Asian	22
Two or More	46
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
280 (46.8%)
White
149 (24.9%)
Black
87 (14.5%)
Two or More
46 (7.7%)
Asian
22 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-8281
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 31

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 118

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 123