Denver School of the Arts
| Denver School of the Arts | |
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The Rotunda on the East side of the building. | |
| Location | |
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7111 Montview Boulevard, Denver, Colorado United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°44′53.06″N 104°54′18.75″W / 39.7480722°N 104.9052083°WCoordinates: 39°44′53.06″N 104°54′18.75″W / 39.7480722°N 104.9052083°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Magnet Secondary |
| Established | late 1980s |
| School district | Denver Public Schools |
| Dean | Jorge Loera |
| Principal | William Kohut |
| Staff | 72[1] |
| Grades | 6 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 |
| Color(s) | Black and white, in addition to a separate color for each major |
| Athletics | none |
| Mascot | The White Siberian Tiger |
| Superintendent | Tom Boasberg |
| Website |
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The Denver School of the Arts was founded in the late 1980s as part of the Denver Public School District. It was a pioneer of the magnet school concept.
History
Denver School of the Arts is a Denver Public Schools fine arts magnet school. DSA began as a concurrent program at Manual High School, but was eventually transformed into a fully staffed school in the former mansion of William Byers at 150 South Pearl Street. During the 2003-2004 school year, DSA moved to its permanent home at 7111 E. Montview Boulevard, the former site of the Colorado Women's College and the Lamont School of Music. DSA continues to provide rigorous academic and arts training to its students, and it consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state of Colorado.
Students
DSA serves both middle school and high school students. Graduating class sizes are small, with approximately 120 students comprising the Class of 2013.
Audition Process
DSA requires an audition for prospective students competing to join one of its eleven offered majors, which include Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music (Bands, Orchestra, Piano and Guitar), Stagecraft and Design, Theatre, Video Cinema Arts, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. DSA maintains rigorous academic and artistic standards, and a student with deficiencies may be placed on artistic or academic probation, with the eventual possibility of losing his or her position at DSA.
Extracurricular activities
DSA's extracurricular activities include Tri-M (Music Honor Society), Thespian Society, Animal Club, Gay Lesbian and Straight Alliance, National History Day, Black History Month, and other clubs. There are many performance opportunities for students from the performing arts majors, including large events such as Orff's Carmina Burana, and Elton John's Aida. DSA has a strong NHS program with its emphasis on community service. DSA has an award-winning debate team.
Sports
There are no extra-curricular sports programs offered at Denver School of the Arts. DSA students are encouraged to participate in sports programs at other Denver high schools and middle schools.