Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, a Future Without Limits
School Rankings
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School's ranking?
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is ranked #1301 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?
477 students attend Kipp Denver Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Denver Collegiate High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Denver Collegiate High School?
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Denver Collegiate High School offer ?
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School part of?
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School located?
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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