Montbello High School

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

1,112 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DCIS (Denver Center for International Studies) at Montbello is a public secondary school in Denver, Colorado, that operates as part of the Denver Public Schools district. The school is distinct for its focus on global education, aiming to prepare students to be "world-ready" citizens. Its curriculum is heavily influenced by the Asia Society’s International Studies Schools Network, emphasizing international perspectives, cultural competency, and proficiency in world languages.

The school serves a diverse student body and is known for creating an environment that blends rigorous academics with a focus on global issues, social justice, and community engagement. Beyond standard coursework, DCIS at Montbello typically provides students with opportunities for international travel, foreign language immersion, and extracurricular activities that promote leadership and global awareness. By integrating these international themes into the classroom, the school aims to help students navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

1,112

Total Students

71.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montbello High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	824
Black	170
Asian	23
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	49

Hispanic
824 (74.2%)
Black
170 (15.3%)
Pacific Islander
49 (4.4%)
Two or More
26 (2.3%)
Asian
23 (2.1%)
White
16 (1.4%)
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)423-5900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	811
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 9 341

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 255

Grade 12 212