B+
Above Average
79/100

DSST: Cole High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 3240 HUMBOLDT STREET, Denver, CO 80205
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 42% · Math 52% proficient · 64th percentile in Colorado
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
308
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%64/100reading 42nd percentile, math 86th percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+19 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+10 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic35%45%reading +1 pts, math +26 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading +3 pts, math +27 pts81st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3240 HUMBOLDT STREET
City Denver
ZIP Code 80205
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336006636
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80205

Understanding the community around DSST: Cole High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,460
Per Capita Income $56,795
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $600,400
Median Rent $1,691
Owner-Occupied 38.6%
Renter-Occupied 61.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for DSST: Cole High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 79.9%
Black 14.0%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 308
Teachers (FTE) 29.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for DSST: Cole High School?
DSST: Cole High School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend DSST: Cole High School?
DSST: Cole High School has 308 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does DSST: Cole High School serve?
DSST: Cole High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does DSST: Cole High School receive per student?
DSST: Cole High School receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around DSST: Cole High School in 80205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$568,225
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,012
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
61.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026