About

As Denver’s first competency-based high school, DSISD’s small, innovative, and personalized learning environment creates unique opportunities for students to build strong relationships with faculty and peers and make their learning truly relevant. Because of DSISD’s extended day and Early College status, students engage in extensive career exploration through academic mentoring and professional internships and apprenticeships, and can access vast concurrent enrollment and enrichment offerings in Sports & Wellness; Literature, Arts, Culture & History; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses. DSISD is committed to its students being among the highest in academic growth in the state, well-rounded in their interests and abilities, and recognized in the community for outstanding character.

Vision

An inclusive community designed to empower every student through learning that matters.

Mission

EVERY DSISD STUDENT engages in culturally-relevant academic, interpersonal, creative, and professional pursuits. Through engaging in personalized learning experiences and real-world projects, students become prepared to contribute to social and civic life.

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Values

Our guiding principles are based on our core values as a team and the DSISD community. These values shape our community and culture and they are intrinsic to creating and inspiring DSISD future innovators.

  • Collaboration

  • Inclusivity

  • Curiosity 

  • Autonomy with responsibility

  • Reflection

  • Cultural relevance

  • Personalized learning

  • Real-world impact

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