Denver Justice High School

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

Charter School 106 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Denver Justice High School (DJHS) is an alternative, tuition-free public charter school located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional educational settings, the school focuses on a supportive, personalized approach to learning. Its mission is centered on restorative justice, providing a trauma-informed environment where students can earn their high school diplomas while receiving the emotional and social support necessary to overcome academic or personal obstacles.

The school is noted for its intimate learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and a high degree of teacher-student mentorship. By emphasizing accountability, community, and individualized graduation pathways, Denver Justice High aims to help students who have dropped out or fallen behind recover credits and prepare for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to a "second chance" philosophy, the school fosters a culture of inclusivity and resilience, striving to empower students to reclaim their education and develop the skills needed for their future careers or higher education.

106

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denver Justice High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	59
Black	38
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
59 (55.7%)
Black
38 (35.8%)
White
4 (3.8%)
Two or More
4 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative 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)480-5610
Website:	http://denverjustice.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 29

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 22