Charter Renewal Recommendations

DPS staff recommended the following charter schools for renewal at the December 12 work session, subject to board approval on Thursday.

Far Northeast/Near Northeast:

• Academy 360
• KIPP Montbello College Prep Middle School
• Monarch Montessori
• Denver Language School
• DSST Cole Middle School
• Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
• Wyatt Academy

Northwest/Southwest:

• Academy of Urban Learning
• Cesar Chavez Academy
• STRIVE Prep – EXCEL
• ACE
• KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
• STRIVE Prep – SMART
• STRIVE Prep-Westwood
• Southwest Early College

Southeast and Ridge View:

• DSST Byers Middle School
• Highline Academy Southeast
• Girls Athletic Leadership Middle School
• Ridge View Academy

To read the rationale and specific conditions for these renewal recommendations, view the full presentation here. The District Accountability Committee’s recommendations on these charter renewals are available here.

In addition, a written report on the staff recommendations for charter school contracts is available here.