How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DSST: Cole High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DENVER, CO | DENVER, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 287 | 1,390 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 43.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DSST: Cole High School | Thomas Jefferson 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 | DSST: Cole High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.9% | 32.2% |
| African American | 14.4% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79.6% | 41.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DSST: Cole High School | Thomas Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 347.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 77.7% | 44.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 99 |
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.