DSST: Byers High School
- Public, Charter
- DENVER, CO
Charter School
DSST: Byers High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 9-12
- DENVER, CO
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 27 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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DSST: Byers High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
87%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
No data available
Average SAT
1290
132 responses
Average ACT
30
21 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$73,159
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,393
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$480,843
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 3 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 3 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
569
Free or Reduced Lunch
43%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 3 responses0%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 3 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 3 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$62,515
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 3 responses100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 3 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 3 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,273 / year
National
$12,23967%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses0%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responsesSimilar Schools
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DSST: Byers High School Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 27 reviews
The teachers at Dsst: Byers High School become close friends/family. I love that my teachers cared for each and one of my classmates, and took the time to know us personally. This type of relationship is great, since it makes it easier to ask for help and better advocate for yourself. To add on, there are many options for classes to take in order for each student to be challenged at a reasonable level. There are many activities and extracurriculars to join, and even opportunities to start your own club! Here at Byers inclusivity and respect are highly encouraged, there are many affinity/cultural clubs open to the whole student body. Overall, I had an amazing experience at Dsst: Byers High School, and it definitely set the bar high when looking for colleges to apply to.
One thing I learned to appreciate more and more is just how diverse the school is. The students at Byers I have noticed to hold some of the most motivated people in striving for equity and representation all coming from different ethnicities and backgrounds. However, I feel Byers needs to address its shortcomings in a more appropriate way and work towards allowing students to feel more supported emotionally and mentally in order to truly create a supportive environment.
I have gone to byers since 6th grade and if you are a minority of any kind this will not be a supportive school for you socially or mentally and your academics will either be ignored or the staff will be on you about it constantly. The rigor is great and there are some teachers who actually care and want you to succeed and will help you get to where you need to be but there are a lot of teachers who just go through the motions and don't actually care. There is no mental health support they just want you to become a machine. It truly is a STEM school even though they say they care about the arts there is nothing showing that support except an art class that the staff has given up on. The sports program is very poor. The school refuses to acknowledge their racism and bias and where they have failed, but expect the minority students to acknowledge their failings constantly. Negative treatment of LGBTQ+ students has not been addressed by staff even with students requesting them to.