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DSST Public Schools
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Publicly funded charter schools offering rigor
DSST Public Schools
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Publicly funded charter schools offering rigor
Overview
DSST Public Schools runs a network of middle and high schools in Denver, Colorado, focused on both character development and strong academics. The schools provide rigorous coursework for a diverse student body and emphasize an inclusive, welcoming environment driven by core values. The organization receives funding from public sources, grants, and donations, which support its mission to deliver high-quality education and community engagement. DSST aims to help students grow personally and academically, prepare them for lifelong achievement, and position their campuses among the top-rated choices in the region.
About DSST Public Schools
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Guaranteed college pathway to Colorado School of Mines boosts STEM enrollment by 2026
- New Educator Mentorship Program improves teacher retention and instructional quality
- Strategic Reading Intervention system closes literacy gaps for highest-need students
What critics are saying
- DATS captures 15% of middle school enrollment; 35-50% risk in 6-12 months
- HB 26-1142 mandates 75% college readiness by 2028; 40-60% revocation risk in 12-18 months
- $8.5M federal STEM grant shortfall due to 22% Latino under-serving; 50-70% risk in 3-6 months
What makes DSST Public Schools unique
- DSST integrates character development with rigorous STEM academics for diverse Denver students
- DSST offers guaranteed college admission to Colorado School of Mines for STEM graduates by 2026
- DSST runs a New Educator Mentorship Program Pilot to improve teacher retention and quality
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Funding
Total Funding
$2M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Paid Vacation
Employee Discounts
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 11%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 12%DSST Center program students get into the holiday spirit at the 2025 Winter Carnival. Its 2025 Winter Carnival was an unforgettable celebration! Students from Center Programs across the DSST network came together for an afternoon filled with music, joyful games, creative crafts, tasty treats and the always-popular moon bounce! Check out some photo highlights below: DSST Public Schools is incredibly grateful for its dedicated volunteers, phenomenal staff and generous community partners who made this event possible. Your energy and support make this tradition shine brighter every year! For more photos from the event, click here.
On Tuesday, August 5, DSST Public Schools staff came together for its annual Infusion event, and let's just say, the energy was off the charts!
DSST was also awarded the 2018 Broad Prize for being the top-performing charter school network in the nation!
I am excited to announce that DSST Public Schools has hired Danielle Felder as its new Chief External Affairs Officer after an extensive search.
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About DSST Public Schools
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
2004
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