DSST: Cole High School

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

Charter School 287 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DSST: Cole High School is a public charter school located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operating as part of the highly regarded DSST Public Schools network. The school is known for its rigorous, college-preparatory academic model, which emphasizes a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). By integrating challenging coursework with a supportive school culture, DSST: Cole aims to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—graduate prepared for success in four-year colleges and universities.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community values. The student experience is defined by a structured environment that prioritizes core values such as respect, responsibility, and integrity. Through a combination of small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a focus on building inclusive school traditions, DSST: Cole works to create a pathway to higher education for students in the Denver area, consistently striving to close the opportunity gap and empower its student body to become leaders in their communities.

287

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DSST: Cole High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	227
Black	41
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
227 (79.6%)
Black
41 (14.4%)
White
11 (3.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular 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:	(720)524-6354
Website:	http://dsstpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
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 9 79

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 76