Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 10-14% (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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy's student population of 559 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is 0.50, which is less 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
#1256 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
69%
36%
Black
15%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy's ranking?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is ranked #1256 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy often compared to?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Dsst Conservatory Green High School, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
559 students attend Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy offer ?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy part of?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy located?
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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