As Denver’s first competency-based high school, DSISD’s small, innovative, and personalized learning environment creates unique opportunities for students to build strong relationships with faculty and peers and make their learning truly relevant. Because of DSISD’s extended day and Early College status, students engage in extensive career exploration through academic mentoring and professional internships and apprenticeships, and can access vast concurrent enrollment and enrichment offerings in Sports & Wellness; Literature, Arts, Culture & History; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses. DSISD is committed to its students being among the highest in academic growth in the state, well-rounded in their interests and abilities, and recognized in the community for outstanding character.