Office hours are 8:00-4:00
Denver School of the Arts is a comprehensive secondary arts magnet middle and high school in Denver Public Schools. In addition to a rigorous academic program, students engage in intensive studies in Creative Writing, Dance, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, Stagecraft & Design, Theatre, Video Cinema Arts, and Visual Arts. DSA is committed to fostering a lifelong love of the arts in a culturally diverse, academically challenging environment.
Main Office Number: 720-424-1700
7111 Montview Blvd.
Denver, CO 80220
Attendance Line: 720-424-1846
Attendance Email: dsaattendance@dpsk12.net
School Nurse: 720-424-1712
DSA Box Office: 720-424-1713
DPS Transportation: 720-423-4699
9th Grade Academy
To assist in the successful transition from middle school to high school, DSA will host an in-person 9th Grade Academy (NGA) for all freshmen students Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8, 8:00 a.m. to noon each day. NGA helps students gain the skills needed to become successful throughout their high school career. We highly recommend that every incoming 9th grader attend this week-long event.
During the course of the program students will:
- Learn about graduation requirements and the importance of their GPA
- Register for and get experience using online programs needed to complete assignments
- Engage with other incoming 9th grade students, high school teachers, high school counselors, student council, and DSA juniors and seniors
- Participate in activities and classes designed specifically for DSA students
- Earn 2.5 elective credits toward graduation for completing ninth grade academy
Participants will also receive a backpack full of school materials, DSA Class of 2029 T-shirt and daily snacks at no cost.
DATE: August 4 – August 8, 2025
TIME: 8:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Denver School of the Arts (7111 Montview Blvd, Denver, CO 80220)
Please note that the district does not provide transportation to NGA and DSA is not serving breakfast or lunch during NGA.
AP Class Summer Homework
Student class schedules for the 2025/2026 school year are viewable on Parent & Student Portals.
AP English Literature & Composition
AP English Language & Composition
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP French Language & Culture
AP US History
AP Human Geography
AP US Government & Politics – see email from Mr. Fox re: no official assignment
AP Environmental Science
AP Precalculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics (link coming soon)
AP Portfolio assignments for Visual Arts
Student Success Fund
Funded by the DSA Friends Foundation and the Fill the Gap Campaign, the Student Success Fund (SSF) was established in the fall of 2014 to ensure that all DSA students experience success and are not limited by financial resources. This fund provides assistance with DSA-related expenses such as lessons, art supplies, performance attire, tutoring, and more. The long-term goal of this fund is to increase the diverse population of Denver School of the Arts and ensure that all students have the financial resources to be successful. Because of limited funds, Student Success Fund awards are meant to supplement student expenses and not cover them completely.
The fund is open all school year long with rolling award distributions. For more information on the Student Success Fund, please visit the DSA Friends website or contact info@dsafriends.org.
DSA Friends Foundation News
At the beginning of each school year, DSA Friends launches our annual fundraising campaign, Fill the Gap. Denver School of the Arts currently faces a “gap” of $1,500 per student. This gap is the difference between what it costs to provide a comprehensive arts/academic education per student and what we receive per student from the district.
Fill the Gap was started as a way to unite all DSA families in raising money for the school as a whole, instead of by individual department. DSA is tuition free, but donation dependent. While funds raised benefit every arts department through funding guest artists & equipment, they also go towards academics, capital improvements, building safety/security, and technology upgrades.
Click here to set up your monthly or one-time gift!
For more information on DSA Friends Foundation and the Fill the Gap Campaign,
visit our website or contact us at info@dsafriends.org.