West Middle School

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

west.dpsk12.org/

188 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Leadership Academy, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6–12. As part of the Denver Public Schools district, the academy is dedicated to fostering leadership, academic excellence, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce by integrating rigorous academic standards with project-based learning and character development.

The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, often focusing on bilingual education and cultural responsiveness to serve its diverse student body. By prioritizing the development of "leaders who serve," West Leadership Academy encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and service projects that build both personal responsibility and civic awareness. With its focus on personalized pathways, the academy aims to empower students to reach their full potential while navigating the transition from middle school through high school graduation.

188

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	160
Black	17
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
160 (85.1%)
Black
17 (9.0%)
White
6 (3.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)423-5460
Website:	http://west.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 49

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 76