How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DENVER, CO | DENVER, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 162 | 1,950 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,296 | $19,296 |
| District | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.1% | 51.1% |
| African American | 10.0% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.4% | 29.8% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 162:1 | 325:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 37.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 87 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.