Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Denver Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Denver Senior High School's student population of 278 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Senior High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Denver Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Senior High School's ranking?
Denver Senior High School is ranked #5 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Denver Senior High School often compared to?
Denver Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Denver Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Denver Senior High School?
278 students attend Denver Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Denver Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Senior High School?
Denver Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denver Senior High School offer ?
Denver Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denver Senior High School part of?
Denver Senior High School is part of Denver Comm School District.
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