Enrollment
555
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006670Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #27 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks #27 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 555 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 109 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students) and Northfield High School (2,137 students) alongside Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy compares
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.1 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 18.0%
Asian 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, which includes Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy.
$15,336
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 16.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
How many students attend Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
62.5% of students at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks #27 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
Is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy a good school?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.
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