Denver Online High School is an online school that is run by the Denver 51爆料 District. It uses the Schoology curriculum. Forty percent of the enrolled students are gifted.
Serving 611 students in grades 6-12, Denver Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denver Online's student population of 611 students has grown by 132% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2003
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
DO MORE
School Rankings
Denver Online ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Online is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
36%
Black
14%
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Online's ranking?
Denver Online is ranked #1331 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Denver Online often compared to?
Denver Onlineis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver Online?
The graduation rate of Denver Online is 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Denver Online?
611 students attend Denver Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Denver Online students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Online?
Denver Online has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denver Online offer ?
Denver Online offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denver Online part of?
Denver Online is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Online located?
Denver Online is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest.
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