Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Denver Public Schools: Supporting Brighter Futures for All Students
At Denver Public Schools, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon.
Our Mission: Educational equity is our collective responsibility. We prepare students for career, college and life. We create conditions and partnerships where students, families and team members belong and thrive.
Our Vision: Every Learner Thrives
Student Snapshot: 193 Schools Free/Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students: 65.2% (2025-26) Gifted and Talented Students: 10.9% (2025-26) Graduation Rate (Four-year, on-time): 81.9% (2024-25) English language learners: 27,495 (2025-26) Spanish-speaking students (includes non-English Learners): 27,642
DPS is excited to join the SMLN network to continue the collective work of ensuring every student has access to advanced coursework that is aligned to their passions and acts as a lever to experience lifelong economic mobility.
