How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DSST: Cole High School | Gilliam School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denver, CO | Denver, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 287 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.9% | 61.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DSST: Cole High School | Gilliam School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,206 | $17,206 |
| District | Denver Public Schools | Denver Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DSST: Cole High School | Gilliam School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.9% | 9.5% |
| African American | 14.4% | 23.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79.6% | 61.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DSST: Cole High School | Gilliam School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.