Founded in 1991, Denver School of the Arts is an exceptional public arts magnet school located at 7111 Montview Blvd. in the Park Hill neighborhood. The school serves over 1000 students in sixth through twelfth grades and offers a rigorous academic program. Students consistently score far above state averages in math and literacy, and the school boasts a 98 percent graduation rate.
In addition to core classes, students are offered concentrations in visual arts, dance, theater, creative writing, vocal music, orchestra, band, and stage craft and design. The focus on their creativity incorporates their academic goals and furthers the student’s education. For instance, the Creative Writing curriculum has a strong focus on reading and understanding literature, and on meeting deadlines and completing projects independently. Students graduate career and college ready.
Towards the goal of ensuring all students are prepared for college, Denver School of the Arts recently implemented new requirements for graduation. There is a strong focus on language arts and mathematics. These requirements are being implemented by all Denver Public Schools.
Students at the Denver School of the Arts have successfully entered their work into citywide art exhibitions, national writing competitions, and international film festivals. The school offers musicals, plays, and other performances to the community each year. Denver School of the Arts was recently ranked as second out of 475 high schools in the state of Colorado.
Denver School of the Arts
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
7111 Montview Blvd,
Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
William Kohut
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
B+
A-
C-
B-
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
31
Reading
32
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
75.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
28%
State Average
25%
Science
56.8%
State Average
30.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
441:1
Student Diversity
Female
62.1%
Male
37.9%
White
62.9%
Hispanic
17.6%
Two or more races
9%
Black
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder
286 Students
Colorado State University
185 Students
New York University
132 Students
University of Denver
120 Students
University of Colorado Denver
118 Students
University of Southern California
111 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
93 Students
Chapman University
78 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver
76 Students
University of Northern Colorado
67 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
98 Students
Business
77 Students
Music Performance
70 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
61 Students
Dance
60 Students
Film and Video Studies
59 Students
Political Science and Government
56 Students
Biology
49 Students
Creative Writing
46 Students
English
44 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/11/2025
It's been a wonderful experience attending DSA there is such a rich amount of arts being performed daily and it is wonderful to see different majors working together in performances and even academics. Wish there was more diversity within the staff and students.
1/4/2025
I have been going to DSA since Middle School which would make a 7 year senior this year and overall I would say my experience was alright. With me being and African American woman at PWI I can say that first it was hard to adapt to the environment and meet new people but overtime I kind of just learned how to be to myself and know that It's okay not a have group of friends. My academic experience at DSA has been great the teachers there really push you to do your best and want to see you succeed/growth each year.
12/10/2024
I've been at DSA for 7 years (this is my seventh) and while I wouldn't trade it for any other school, DSA also isn't perfect. The students are amazing. They're the most creative, talented, driven, and hardworking people you'll meet. But parts of the school, particularly administration and academic teachers, are not so great. Admin does nothing for the students, in fact they do the opposite. All of the teachers are nice, and many are really good, but many have also taught me next to nothing.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/12/2025
The administration at this school is beyond appalling. they do not protect kids from bullying and are unresponsive to emails. They do not support parents or students when help is really needed. We even had to acquire the assistance of a mediator from DPS in order to get any traction with communicati...
4/22/2025
While the latest reviews highlight some of what has occurred with the administration, on a positive note, all those administrators have been removed, with one newer, highly engaged and loved middle level AP hopefully getting the position as head principal. She will be focusing on the main issues suc...
2/13/2025
DO NOT CHOICE INTO THIS SCHOOL! I know it may be hard to trust an online review, if you have questions, ask them in a review. I will respond back in a review. DSA is falling apart and is in crisis, they are losing students even though the district just spent tens of millions of dollars to expand DSA...
1/29/2025
Anyone thinking of applying to DSA for middle or high school: DON'T. DSA administration (middle and high school) are checked out, disorganized and unprofessional, they do not have the skills to run a middle and high school, let alone a successful one. Yes, DSA has high scores (DO NOT BE SWAYED BY TH...
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Denver School of the Arts is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,090 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Denver School of the Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,075,367. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, East High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Denver School of the Arts.