Heart of Denver Properties

Capitol Hill

Denver's Capitol Hill is among the first neighborhoods in the city. Before it was known as Capitol Hill, Congress passed the Homestead Act in 1862 giving ownership of up to 160 acres of land to individuals who resided and cultivated the land for five years after their claim. Among this land given away was a parcel of land claimed by H.C. Brown having the boundaries of 11th Avenue and 20th Avenue North-South, and Broadway to Logan East-West. With Denver's first neighborhood established in Lower Downtown, H.C. Brown believed the city was to expand in his direction and built a cabin on 12th and Sherman to settle in. He was right. In 1867 Colorado Governor Cameron Hunt declared that the capitol building would be built if someone would donate ten acres of land for the site. Brown responded immediately and the name 'Capitol Hill' was born.

Capitol Hill today is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city. Many of the large mansions have been converted into apartment buildings. Even the carriage houses for these mansions get rented out. Not all of these old homes have become rentals with some remaining single family residences as well as office space. Some of the more elegant and elaborate structures fetch top dollar at sale or per square foot when leased for commercial use. The inhabitants of Capitol Hill find this part of town appealing due to the proximity to a revitalized downtown and the overall urban feel to the neighborhood. It is a young person's playground with a nightlife that caters to all crowds. Although single family homes on Capitol Hill tend to be pricey due to the size and unique character of the homes, rents tend to be competitive to other parts of the city. Even in a soft rental market, something Denver has been experiencing over the past few years, Capitol Hill still has above average rental rates compared with the rest of the city due to the insatiable demand to live the lifestyle Capitol Hill offers. Of course, not all the structures in Capitol Hill are apartments, single family homes or commercial property. Condominium buildings are scattered throughout this neighborhood. Some condo buildings are converted mansions and some condo buildings were built originally to suit this purpose. There are a wide variety of sizes and conditions of condos on Capitol Hill and it seems that almost every condo has something unique about it.

We see Capitol Hill as an investment worth looking into, whether you're looking to buy property just for yourself and your family or if you're looking for rental income and capital appreciation. The criteria of why you would buy in this neighborhood should meet the following:

• You like an urban feel with busy streets and apartment buildings
• You want to live in an older structure or in a structure that has been newly built in an old neighborhood
• You like a non-homogeneous feel of the people as everyone seems to come from different backgrounds

Or if you're a speculator:

• You will consider paying higher prices in order to get property that will have higher rental rates than other parts of the city
• You expect more maintenance that needs to be done to your building versus a newer building in a younger part of the city

As the urban lifestyle continues to be fashionable, we see Capitol Hill appreciating more than the Denver suburbs. Of course, due diligence is required when purchasing property as there are financial hazards, such as buying a lemon of a building or purchasing property on a street notorious for drug deals. However, there are currently and will continue to be worthwhile buys in this storied neighborhood. Look for condos that range from $150,000 all the way to lofts that go for around $1,000,000. Single family homes here are a scarcity and are generally large and grandiose. These properties will run from at least $400,000 and generally can go for over $1,000,000.

Useful Stats

One-Year Appreciation Rate¹: 2.20%

Crime Rating²: 235

Please Note: The information on this page is believed to be accurate, however consult directly with your Heart of Denver Properties Realtor or other professional to ensure that you have access to current and accurate data.

1. Source: Zillow. Neighborhoods represented by more than one zip code reflect the average of all zip codes.

2. The crime index suggests the risk of certain types of crime occuring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the naitonal average. Neighborhoods represented by more than one zip code reflect the average of all zip codes.

Neighborhood Schools

ACE Community Challenge Charter School
Grades: 8-10
Cheltenham Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Colfax Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Colorado High School Charter
Grades: 10-12
Connections Academy
Grades: K-9
Cowell Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Del Pueblo Elementary School
Grades: PK-6
Eagleton Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Grades: 9-12
Fairview Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Greenlee Metrol Lab Elementary School
Grades: PK-6
Lake Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Life Skills Center of Denver
Grades: 9-12
Online High School
Grades: 9-11
P.S.1 Charter School
Grades: 6-12
West High School
Grades: 9-12

ACE Community Challenge Charter School

Grades: 8-10

Enrollment: 73

Special Features: charter school

About ACE Community Challenge Charter School: The ACE Community Challenge Charter School (hereinafter, ACE/CCS) is a Denver Public Schools Charter School in its fifth year of operation. On February 17, 2005, the DPS Board of Education approved our renewal application by a unanimous vote. We are extremely proud of this because the DPS Board’s decision clearly demonstrated that we have honored our obligation and have “lived up” to the terms of our original charter school contract.

The Executive Director/Principal, Board of Directors and the entire staff of ACE/CCS have been, and continue to be unequivocally committed to working with “high risk” students and their families in the West Denver Community. ACE/CCS is located along the Santa Fe Corridor at 948 Santa Fe Drive, in Denver, Colorado. The school served 101 students in its first year of operation (grades 7-9), 99 students in the second year (grades 7-9), and 99 students in the third year (grades 7-9). In the fourth and fifth years we eliminated the seventh grade and served 74 students each year (grades 8-9). We made this change to build toward the high-school format of adding grade 10 to help shepherd the students through the grade levels where historically the largest dropout rate occurs, especially for minority students. With our recent charter renewal, the school has been approved to add tenth grade and expand our enrollment to serve 120 students in the upcoming 2005/06 school year.

The ACE/CCS mission is to re-engage “high risk” youth and families who have not experienced success in mainstream educational systems into a pro-social, positive peer culture educational milieu. We bolster academic development through challenging, non-traditional teaching methods, and support the student and family with human services to enable them to develop a love of learning and a sense of responsibility as a community member. Students develop self-confidence, self-worth, self-discipline and self-acceptance. ACE/CCS believes all students can achieve excellence in a positive challenging educational environment that stimulates their interests, channels their energies and develops their abilities. Moreover, we contend that adolescents are more likely to achieve immediate and lifelong success if all members of the school community share responsibility for developing each child’s intellectual, social and vocational potential. Our overall goal is “ACADEMIC SUCCESS for ALL STUDENTS!”

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Not available

19% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 4% in math, and 13% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement:

19% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 4% in math, and 13% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 0.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 9.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 5.0 years of experience, compared to 6.4 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 92.5%, compared to 92.2% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 9 year(s) of experience overall and 5 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: The ACE/CCS program meets the distinct needs of our students and their families by offering: block scheduling; morning, afternoon and evening classes; small class size; individualized instruction; before- and after-school individual and family tutoring; career to school training; project based - experiential learning; life skills training; technology education; substance use/abuse individual, group and family counseling; and extended-day learning activities.

Student awards include: end-of-block and end-of-year student and family achievement awards; 29 students participated in the prestigious Senator Sandoval Peer Leadership Award; and two students received the Mile High Scholars Award given by Mayor Hickenlooper.

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for charter schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Cheltenham Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 459

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Cheltenham Elementary School: Cheltenham Elementary School is a neighborhood school located in northwest Denver at Irving Street and West Colfax Avenue. Cheltenham serves Early Childhood Education (ECE) through fifth-grade children. We value the linguistic and cultural diversity of our students. The staff’s primary focus is to provide focused and quality instruction to increase the achievement of all students. Our vision at Cheltenham Elementary School is: a community of learners supported by peers, parents and staff where each person achieves his/her highest potential through excellence and a passion for learning.

Cheltenham is a school of capable children. Staff, parents and community continue to engage in the implementation of school wide reform to improve student achievement. In order to provide meaningful instruction, all students are assessed at minimum on a quarterly basis in reading, writing and math. The assessment data informs instruction and helps evaluate our instructional programs. Extensive after-school programs, tutoring, classroom interventions, and Reading Recovery programs offer additional learning opportunities for students.

Our school-wide literacy model is an explicit instructional model with teaching targets aligned to the CSAP supported by an intensive professional development model and emphasis on academics and differentiated instruction. Other school-wide programs supporting literacy and language development include Avenues and Making Meaning. Our primary focus is to develop proficient readers and writers, allowing students to access information and learning in all areas of the curriculum.

We implement the Everyday Math program. This is a standards-based program, which emphasizes problem solving and basic skills. Everyday Math sets high expectations for students in grades ECE-5.

Cheltenham is a family and community-centered school that offers many learning opportunities for parents. We know strong parental and community investment in our students' education is key to the success of our students. As a result, monthly family workshops are hosted in addition to weekly opportunities for parents to engage in discussions related to school and child development. Partnerships include working ArtReach, Harmony Project, Butterfly Hope, and Hogan and Hartson (a law firm) school adoption/volunteer program.

Cheltenham is focused and committed to increasing student achievement. Our staff is dedicated to creating a positive learner-centered environment where students achieve academic excellence and personal responsibility.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

38% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 38% in math, and 26% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Significant Improvement

38% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 38% in math, and 26% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 66.7% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 7.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 97.5%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 2 year(s) of experience overall and 2 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Continuous-year calendar
Reading Recovery (English & Spanish)
Full- and extended-day kindergarten programs
Family Resource Center with a full-time coordinator
Two computer labs with individualized reading/writing/math programs
Butterfly Hope science/art program during intersessions and summer
After-school literacy, math and science programs/tutoring
On-site child care
CASA Start program
Community College of Denver partnership provides parents with GED/ESL (English as a Second Language) classes on campus
Tamarac Optimist Super Citizen program
Denver Scores writing and soccer program
CLOUT (Coalition for Learning Opportunities and United Tutors)

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Colfax Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 317

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Colfax Elementary School: Colfax Elementary School is located in northwest Denver, serving a predominantly Hispanic population of neighborhood children in Early Childhood Education through fifth grade. We serve a variety of educational needs of our children, many of whom deal with challenging circumstances. Challenges we face are: high mobility; many students qualifying for free/reduced price lunch; a number of English Language Learners; an increase in homeless students with single parents or raised by other relatives; and students in Special Education. Our English Language Learners are served in a Transitional Native Language Instruction Program. Continued improvement of student achievement is enhanced through our continuous-year school. Intersession classes are provided for students during which they receive an additional 20 days of enrichment and remedial instruction throughout the school year. Reading Assistants are provided for grades K-3.

Empowering our parents is also important. We offer monthly Parent Education classes and quarterly Family Nights focused on understanding curriculum and how to best help their children, along with adult ESL classes.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

32% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 33% in math, and 19% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Significant Decline

32% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 33% in math, and 19% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 80.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 12.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 96.2%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: These programs, combined with the 21st Century grant, support and enhance the achievement level for all students at Colfax Elementary School:

Early childhood education
Full-day kindergarten
School-wide Title 1
Gifted and talented

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Colorado High School Charter

Grades: 10-12

Enrollment: 118

Special Features: charter school

About Colorado High School Charter: Colorado High School Charter in Denver is designed for students who have not succeeded in the traditional system because of large class sizes, teacher/student ratios, negative behavior, poor academic performance or personal problems. The school is modeled after a private, alternative program that was successful in serving at-risk youth and has existed for over ten years. Most students who enter Colorado High School have struggled in or dropped out of other schools. The vision of Colorado High School is outlined in its mission statement: The mission of Colorado High School is to invest in student personal growth and promote academic success.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Not available

In 2004-2005, this school did not test enough students to meet the minimum number required by Colorado for reporting more detailed CSAP test data.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Not available

In 2004-2005, this school did not test enough students to meet the minimum number required by Colorado for reporting more detailed CSAP test data.

Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 77.8%, compared to 92.2% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 82.5%, compared to 56.2% districtwide
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Special Programs:

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: Colorado High School focuses on the four core academic areas of math, science, language arts, social studies, with an enrichment class. In addition to traditional textbooks, teachers use real-life experiences, original source materials and literature to foster education. Classes are set up on a block system, with courses beginning and ending each four weeks. This structure gives students the flexibility to enter Colorado High School throughout the school year. Students also participate in a variety of extracurricular life-skills and service learning activities. They might work in the school community garden, mentor elementary school students, develop a peace plan for their community, learn about the college entrance process, participate in a goal-setting workshop, attend a citywide violence prevention youth conference, or overcome personal fears on a high ropes course. With a staff of nine and class sizes of 16, teachers are able to mentor students as well as give them personal attention in class.

Connections Academy

Grades: K-9

Enrollment: 336

Special Features: contract school

About Connections Academy:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

52% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 32% in math, and 33% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Elem: Significant Decline, Mid: Significant Declin

52% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 32% in math, and 33% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 0.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 66.8% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 4.0 years of experience, compared to 9.7 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 100.0%, compared to 92.7% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 3 year(s) of experience overall and 1 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards:

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for middle schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Cowell Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 476

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Cowell Elementary School: Cowell Elementary School is a neighborhood, walk-in school located in west Denver. As members of the Cowell community, we are dedicated to cultivating academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense of community. We strive for academic excellence by providing diverse educational opportunities to meet the needs of all our students. Our school population is unique in that our students and families experience a relatively low rate of stability (84%), 94% qualify for free or reduced lunch, and 50% are in transitional native language programs and speak a language other than English. Our attendance rate is almost 94%.

State-mandated tests reflect academic growth for our students. We continue to see increases in reading scores according to both CSAP and on the assessments used for the Colorado Basic Literacy Act.

According to our most recent parent satisfaction survey 84% feel that our teachers are doing a good job teaching their children, 81% are pleased with the academic progress of their children, and 84% say that their children enjoy coming to school. 93% of the students say that they are learning a lot at Cowell. We are taking several steps to further improve student achievement at Cowell. We are in the process of:

• Implementing the District Literacy Plan
• Using the Mimosa standards-based math program
• Offering Sylvan Tutoring to 2nd and 3rd-grade students
• Providing a Paraprofessional in every classroom
• Providing high-quality technological support to all students in grades K-5though our computer lab.
• Offering intensive staff development for teachers and paraprofessionals in the area of literacy.
• Supporting teacher growth through the above staff development and through the use of three (3) Literacy Coaches.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

32% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 33% in math, and 20% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

32% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 33% in math, and 20% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 59.3% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 8.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 94.0%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: Programs including those outside the regular school day are:

• Sylvan Tutoring for 2nd and 3rd-grade students
• Denver Scores writing and soccer program
• Gifted and Talented education for qualifying students
• Performance Camp
• Young Authors

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Del Pueblo Elementary School

Grades: PK-6

Enrollment: 217

Special Features: All-day early childhood education offered

About Del Pueblo Elementary School: Del Pueblo Elementary School is located in west Denver. We are a neighborhood school serving students from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through sixth grade. We provide a Transitional Native Language Instructional (TNLI) Program, and we are also a center placement for the developmental Learning Center kindergarten program. We follow all district approved curriculum programs including the Denver Literacy Program and Everyday Mathematics. Our school was approved for K-8 implementation in March of 2005 and will begin adding sixth grade students to our student body for the 2005-2006 school year. The following year we will add seventh grade and in 2007-2008 we will be a fully implemented K-8 with the addition of eighth grade students.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

24% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 24% in math, and 11% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

24% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 24% in math, and 11% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 71.4% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 6.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 93.4%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Developmental Learning Center for Kindergarten
Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI)
Denver Literacy Program
Everyday Mathematics
Tutoring (Whiz Kids, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Education Station
Club Z
NW Coalition
CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) math tutoring
Morning Homework Help
Grants (Art Reach, Lights On After School, First Data and the National Renewable Energy Lab science program)
Other Extended Day Program (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, boys’ and girls’ basketball and soccer programs)

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Eagleton Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 456

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Eagleton Elementary School: Eagleton Elementary School is an urban school located in the northwest section of Denver. Educational services are offered for students in ECE (Early Childhood Education) through fifth grade. We provide a Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) program with qualified bilingual teachers, to help meet the needs of our large Hispanic population. In addition, Eagleton is on a Continuous-Year Calendar as another reform effort to help improve student achievement. We face many challenges, chief among them: 86% of our students qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program; we have high mobility and over 50% of our students are second language learners. Our school continues to be recognized as showing improvement in student achievement. Specifically, 5% of our third graders moved above the “partially proficient” category in reading according to the preliminary results of the 2005 CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program). Our school has made adequate yearly progress on CSAP for the last three years. Although our growth is in small increments, Eagleton's efforts are slowly paying off. To improve student achievement in our school, we continue to refine the implementation of the Denver Public Schools Literacy Plan; provide on-going staff development in literacy and math; and employ reading assistants, one full-time Spanish speaking literacy coach and an additional part-time literacy coach. We also have a part-time math coach. Eagleton has a strong academic focus with athletic, artistic and academic after-school programs to increase self esteem and self awareness in our students. Grants awarded assist us in implementing after school programs, such as, photography, dance, art, Denver Scores (soccer and writing program) and quality Fit Fun after school childcare program for students.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 37% in math, and 19% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 37% in math, and 19% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 65.2% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 93.4%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Before or after school program (Community Programs)
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards: Strong implementation the Denver Literacy Program and the Everyday Mathematics program

Transitional Native Language Instruction (TNLI) program with qualified bilingual teachers

Continuous-year calendar

Block Schedule with three hours of uninterrupted time focused on literacy daily

Monthly PTA (Parent Teacher Association) / BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) meetings conducted in Spanish language for parents

At least four evening family involvement activities are presented by staff each year

A continuous effort to provide a caring community of learners includes character education with frequent student recognition programs

Received monies from Mile High Rotary chapter to provide parent English classes

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Emily Griffith Opportunity School

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 150

Special Features: alternative school

About Emily Griffith Opportunity School:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Not available

13% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 0% in math, and 0% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement:

13% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 0% in math, and 0% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 92.3% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 13.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 78.0%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 56.2%, compared to 81.0% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience:

Programs and Awards:

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for high schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Fairview Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 265

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Fairview Elementary School: Fairview Elementary School is located in the west section of Denver. Educational services are provided for children in ECE through 5th grade. Included in these educational services are programs for ESL, at-risk students, and special educational services for mild/moderate and emotionally disabled students. The student population is comprised of the Sun Valley Housing Projects, Decatur Place public housing development and a limited number of residential houses. Ninety-eight percent of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Fairview's mobility rate is 104%. Services are in place for special education students. Fairview serves 14% emotionally disabled and 27% with mild/moderate needs. Of Fairview students, 22% are second language learners.

While not reflected in all state-sponsored tests, Fairview has made gains in the achievement of all of our students. Specifically: decrease between 1997 & 1999 in the number of students in the Unsatisfactory/ Partially Proficient range on CSAP 3rd grade (reading: 30% & writing: 34%); decrease between 1997 & 1999 in number of students performing in the 1st quartile on the ITBS, in 2nd & 5th grades, in language, reading and math; and growth in reading DRA/QRI levels for every student, based on pre and post-tests.

Fairview continues to work diligently on improving student achievement by implementing the following:Reading Recovery for first grade students;looping reducing class sizes and adding paraprofessional support; promoting professional growth and collaboration through staff development meetings, grade-level meetings, observations, instructional dialogue, and mini-focus meetings based on individual teacher action plans with instructional coaches; and using standards and assessment-driven instruction to improve CSAP, CBLA, and BOEs.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

42% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 27% in math, and 17% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

42% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 27% in math, and 17% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 70.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 92.5%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: · Before or after school program (Community Programs)
· English as a Second Language Resource program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 4 year(s) of experience overall and 4 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: After-school programs for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade;tutoring and enrichment programs are an essential part of our day; Denver Scores, Kid's Cafe; Earth Walk; 21st Century Grant School;Whiz Kids Program; Family/Adult Literacy Program - GED/computer classes, as well as a reading library for our adults;Early Excellence(early childhood education, under 4 years of age) - Family Advocate Support; a Home Visitation Program and as members of the Sun Valley Coalition are all part of our commitment to our community.

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Greenlee Metrol Lab Elementary School

Grades: PK-6

Enrollment: 390

Special Features: All-day kindergarten offered; All-day early childhood education offered

About Greenlee Metrol Lab Elementary School: Greenlee ECE, K-8 School, located in west Denver with easy access to downtown, hosts a variety of programs and services that draw students from around the city. These include Title I assistance, English Language Acquisition classrooms for bilingual and English language learners, Headstart, and before- and after-school childcare. We are currently transitioning from an elementary to a, ECE, K-8 school. Sixth grade was added in 2005-2006, seventh grade will be added in 2006-2007 and eighth grade in 2007-2008.

Greenlee serves two housing developments. We continue to be a highly-impacted school as indicated by our high rates of participation in our free and reduced-price lunch.

There have been many renovations made to the school including a learning landscape playground, newly-painted classrooms, new windows, new lighting and new carpet.

Our school mission is to create opportunities for our students to become life long learners. Greenlee utilizes many measures of academic progress to meet this. One of them is the CSAP. Recent overall scores are on the rise as many of our students' scores in third, fourth and fifth grades continue to progress from the unsatisfactory range into the partially proficient range. Proficient range scores also are increasing.

Greenlee's focus is on reading, writing and math. Instruction is based on assessing student work through one-on-one conferencing, small group instruction, and evaluation of student skills. This includes intensive staff development to help our teachers meet the changing needs of today's learners. The faculty works diligently to improve student achievement. Federal funding provides additional teachers, paraprofessionals, and increased staff development. We implement Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop and Studio for literacy, which includes classroom libraries and great teacher resources. Everyday Math and Connected Math are programs that compliment each other as students transition from elementary to middle school.

We invite you to visit and observe a day in the life of our learners or volunteer as an active part of this learning process.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 23% in math, and 18% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 23% in math, and 18% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 81.8% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 67.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 8.0 years of experience, compared to 9.3 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 92.8%, compared to 94.8% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· English as a Second Language Resource program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 10 year(s) of experience overall and 10 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Colorado Uplift
Early Childhood/Headstart
Extended Day Child Care Center
Gifted and talented program
Library media center
Lincoln Park Scholars Tutoring Program
Operation Graduate Tutoring Program
Computer lab
Physical education program
Music
Art
Boys and Girls Club partnership
Special Education: Mild/Moderate
WIN/WIN Science Program with the Denver Zoo

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for elementary schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Lake Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Enrollment: 697

Special Features: uniforms

About Lake Middle School: Lake Middle School has worked with the local community, staff and students to make this a truly neighborhood school. As a result, Lake has been honored by the State of Colorado for the progress our students are making in math. We are closing the gap with a 26% gain in proficiency while the state average is 17%. The Colorado Department of Education asked our math department to speak at the Standards and Assessment Conference in 2005 to share the successes and help other schools be more strategic with closing the achievement gap.

We offer true elective classes from which students are able to choose such as music, band, guitar, art, advanced algebra and technology. For the 2005-2006 school year more elective classes like Spanish and French will be added. Classes will also be available for students who need a greater challenge or more support in math and literacy. Lake is also piloting a new inquiry-based science curriculum, which will be even more challenging and hands-on for our students.

The community has also recognized our hard working staff members for many reasons. Environmental Pride, Service to the Community, Mile High Teachers and Outstanding Efforts are just four of many. Needless to say, our students continue to build on their successes and have been acknowledged for tripling the number of straight A’s, decreasing the suspensions/expulsions by 64% and monthly award assemblies recognized for attendance, leadership, athletics and outstanding academic accomplishments.

Technology-rich instruction links each teacher’s lesson to a "real world" setting. The new technology wing has over 200 computers for students, staff and community to use. Lake is committed to technology and focuses on academic programs that help ensure a successful transition into high school.

The Lake Middle School’s Motto is: THE PRIDE IS INSIDE! We work with the community, students, parents and staff members in instilling self confidence in each of our students. It has been proven both academically and culturally that we are stepping in the right direction.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

17% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 13% in math, and 13% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

17% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 13% in math, and 13% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 36.8% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 66.8% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 5.0 years of experience, compared to 9.7 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 91.0%, compared to 92.7% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Before or after school program (Beacons-303/571-1881)
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 5 year(s) of experience overall.

Programs and Awards: Studio Program (language arts)
English Language Acquisition (ELA)
Connected Mathematics
Eighth grade Career Technology Program
Life Skills/Transition enrichment curricula
Instrumental and vocal music programs

After-school programs:
CasaStart
MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)
Mayor's Clubs
School-based health clinic
Shakespeare festival
Anne Frank Art & Essay Competition
Denver Nuggets Prep League athletics
Beacons Neighborhood Center (also serves adults in our community)

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for middle schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

Life Skills Center of Denver

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 351

Special Features: charter school; uniforms

About Life Skills Center of Denver:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Not available

7% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 1% in math, and 4% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Not available

7% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 1% in math, and 4% in writing.

Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 40.7%, compared to 92.2% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 94.0%, compared to 56.2% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 4 year(s) of experience overall and 1 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards:

Online High School

Grades: 9-11

Enrollment: 12

Special Features: contract school

About Online High School:

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Average

In 2004-2005, this school did not test enough students to meet the minimum number required by Colorado for reporting more detailed CSAP test data.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Stable

In 2004-2005, this school did not test enough students to meet the minimum number required by Colorado for reporting more detailed CSAP test data.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 80.0% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 6.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 100.0%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 2 year(s) of experience overall and 2 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards:

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P.S.1 Charter School

Grades: 6-12

Enrollment: 346

Special Features: charter school

About P.S.1 Charter School: P.S.1, Denver's oldest charter school, offers a unique blend of fundamentals, project-based learning, field studies, and travel experiences to 240 students in our middle and high school programs. Located downtown at 11th and Speer in an award-winning facility, P.S.1 uses the city of Denver as its campus. The school library is the Denver Public Library; the school's art history department is the Denver Art Museum; the Denver Civic Center, with its city and state government institutions, serves as the school's social studies classroom.

Students spend the mornings focusing on reading, writing, mathematics, science, geography, and history. Afternoons are spent on interdisciplinary, open-ended, hands-on projects. For instance, P.S.1 students have worked with the State Wildlife Division to study water purity; Loveland Ski Area to study the pollution issues around making snow; the State Historical Society to archive media coverage of the Oklahoma Bombing Trial; the Mayor and City Council to develop a skateboard park; and Habitat for Humanity to build homes. Project achievements are linked to state and national standards. Progress is assessed through CSAP assessments, standardized tests, portfolios of student work, performance assessments, presentations of learning and Personal Learning Plans.

Because it is small and innovative, P.S.1's curriculum is not as comprehensive as the curriculum of large traditional schools. Nevertheless, its graduates have gone on to major colleges and universities.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Mid: Low, High: Low

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 8% in math, and 17% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Mid: Significant Decline, High: Improvement

34% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 8% in math, and 17% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 32.1% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 9.7% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 7.0 years of experience, compared to 6.4 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 90.6%, compared to 92.2% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 68.5%, compared to 56.2% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs:

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 11 year(s) of experience overall and 4 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: Extensive travel for education / community service (state, national, and international); Numerous urban internships; College coursework (UCD/CCD); Theater company (PS1 Street Urchins); Urban revitalization awards; Shakespeare Festival awards; 1st place finish - Destination Imagination; Commendation from Richard Riley, US Secretary of Education.

West High School

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 1460

Special Features:

About West High School: Located in the center of a large urban area, West High School is juxtaposed between the resources and opportunity of downtown Denver and the socio-economic challenges faced by the communities of west Denver that feed into the school. These neighborhoods enjoy a wealth of history and tradition if not a wealth of economic possibilities. West High School provides high standards and a rich educational experience. Designed by noted architect M.H. Edwards in 1926, West received Denver Landmark status in 1992. A new $3 million library was completed and dedicated April 19, 2002. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment so students can acquire knowledge, skills and values necessary to become responsible, self-sufficient, productive citizens. Serving approximately 1,430 students, West faces unique challenges to academic success. The school serves a predominantly Latino community and many of its students are recent immigrants. These students are served in a well-established English Language Acquisition (ELA) program. Three-fourths of the student population receives free or reduced lunch. These issues present the challenge of connecting many of our students with the school community. Student achievement continues to improve utilizing project-based learning and a variety of teaching styles. The Center for International Studies (CIS) magnet program continues to provide our students with a rich curriculum in global issues. Our strong Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit. West seeks to improve its student outcomes by reconfiguring the school into smaller learning communities that will provide students, parents, and community members with an environment where they are welcomed and invested. In the fall of 2002, West High School began the implementation of the West High School Smaller Learning Communities School Reform Project. The project followed a three-year timeline phasing in a grade level each year. The Smaller Learning Communities Project focused on strategies to support more personalization and academic rigor for the students. The implementation plan incorporates multiple research-based strategies to gain the full benefits of smaller learning environments. These include smaller school structures (house plans, academics and a magnet school) and other complementary strategies that enhance student learning, such as freshman transition activities, multi-year groups, block scheduling and academic teaming. This will further assist West High School to be an institution where learners are stimulated by the interdisciplinary academic centers, challenged by the rigors of the curriculum and supported in their individual needs by a network of caring faculty/staff/community to reach their highest potential.

2004-2005 CSAP Performance (SAR): Low

23% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 3% in math, and 13% in writing.

2004-2005 Test Score Improvement: Decline

23% of students scored at the proficient or advanced levels in reading, 3% in math, and 13% in writing.

Teachers: Teachers 2004-05
· 60.7% of teachers at this school have tenure, compared to 69.3% districtwide
· Teachers at this school have an average of 9.0 years of experience, compared to 9.8 districtwide
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Students: Students 2004-05
· The attendance rate for this school is 79.2%, compared to 87.4% districtwide
· The graduation rate for this school (2003-04) is 78.4%, compared to 81.0% districtwide
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Parent Satisfaction:

Special Programs: Special Programs 2003-2004
· Foreign language program
· Transitional Native Language Instruction program.
· Special Education Center Program (2003-04).

Principal Experience: Principal Experience 2003-2004
· The principal at our school has 5 year(s) of experience overall and 2 year(s) at this school.

Programs and Awards: West High School was selected as one of five schools nationwide as a "2000 School of Excellence" by Ryder System Inc. and Hispanic Magazine. West High School also has a partnership titled V.I.P. with the University of Denver. This program awards scholarships to West High School students to attend the University of Denver. As of May 2005, 121 students had completed a four-year degree and 50 students were still enrolled in the V.I.P. program. The 2005 spring graduates included two Gates-Millennium Scholarships, two Boettcher Scholarships, 12 Daniels Scholarships and 22 University of Denver VIP awards. In addition, 263 students participated in AP exams. The Center for International Studies (CIS) magnet program continues to receive both state and national recognition.

Some examples of programs currently offered at West High School are:
English Language Acquisition Program
Parent Advocates to facilitate home communication
School-to-Career Programs such as DECA and internships
Career Day
Job Shadowing
VIP Partnership - University of Denver
College Summit Partnership - Literacy Development
Recipient of Department of Education (DOE) three-year grant and Colorado Small Schools' grant
ECCC
Upward Bound
Pre-Collegiate
Colorado Uplift
Tutoring/tolerance/acceptance programs
School-based clinic - Denver Health/Children's Hospital/CU School of Medicine and Nursing

Source of Data: Information on this page comes from Denver Public Schools. Data is current as of the 2004-05 school year, unless otherwise noted. District averages on this page are for high schools. For more information about this school, contact your school principal or contact the Public Information Office of Denver Public Schools. This profile was produced by GreatSchools.net, a non-profit organization at www.greatschools.net.

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