Denver School of the Arts#History
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{{Infobox school
| name = Denver School of the Arts
| image = Denver School of the Arts.jpg
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| caption = DSA Rotunda (On East Side of Building)
| address = 7111 Montview Boulevard
| city = Denver
| state = Colorado
| zipcode = 80220
| country = U.S.
| coordinates = {{coord|39|44|53|N|104|54|19|W|type:edu_region:US-CO|display=inline,title}}
| established = {{start date and age|1991|p=1}}
| district = Denver Public Schools
| principal = Dr. Anthony McWright
| staff = 49.25 (FTE)
| ceeb = 060443
| enrollment = 1,097 (2018–19){{NCES School ID|080336001574|school_name=Denver School of the Arts|access_date=October 23, 2020|do_not_render=y|ref_name=NCES}}
| mascot = Siberian tiger
| website = {{URL|dsa.dpsk12.org}}
| affiliation =
| president =
| students =
| colors = Black and white
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| superintendent = Dr. Alex Marrero
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Denver School of the Arts (DSA) is a comprehensive arts secondary public magnet school, serving grades 6–12. Located at 7111 Montview Boulevard in the Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, the school is operated by the Denver Public School District.
History
Denver School of the Arts originated as a concurrent program at Manual High School during the late 1980s. It later evolved into a fully staffed institution located on the former campus of Byers Middle School at 150 South Pearl Street, which was once the site of Byers Mansion.{{cn|date=August 2024}}
In the 2003–2004 school year, DSA relocated to its current address at 7111 E. Montview Boulevard, occupying the former W. Dale and W. Ida Houston Fine Arts Center. This facility was originally built by the Colorado Women's College and subsequently utilized by the Lamont School of Music.{{cn|date=August 2024}}
Students
DSA serves both middle school and high school students. Graduating class sizes are small, with approximately 140 students comprising the Class of 2018.{{cn|date=August 2024}}
=Audition process=
DSA requires an audition for prospective students competing to join one of its eleven offered majors.{{cn|date=August 2024}}
Extracurricular activities
=Majors=
Denver School of the Arts offers a variety of majors including Guitar, Vocal Music, Piano, Creative Writing, Video Cinema Arts, Stagecraft and Design, Dance, Visual Arts, Band, Orchestra, and Theatre.{{cite web|title=Arts|url=http://dsa.dpsk12.org/arts/|website=dsa.dpsk12.org|access-date=September 2, 2017}}
Students are required to wear lanyards that correspond to their grade level. The lanyard colors are as follows: 6th grade wears black, 7th grade wears purple, and each subsequent grade has its own designated color.{{Cite web|url=http://dsa.dpsk12.org/change-of-major-policy/|title=Denver School of the Arts {{!}} Change of Major Policy|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-10}}
=Sports=
Denver School of the Arts does not offer its own extracurricular sports programs, nor does it offer in-school physical education. DSA students are encouraged to participate in sports programs at other Denver high schools and middle schools. Many students at DSA play sports at the sister school of East High School or at their "home" high school.{{cn|date=August 2024}}
Notable alumni
- Peter Atencio - director, Key & Peele, Comedy Central; director, Keanu; winner, Peabody Award{{Cite web|url=http://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/key-peele-comedy-central|title=Key & Peele|website=peabodyawards.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}
- Gabriel Ebert - stage actor, Matilda the Musical; screen actor, Ricki and the Flash, Mr. Mercedes;{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3262796/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_gabriel%2520ebert | title=Gabriel Ebert | Actor | website=IMDb }} winner, Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical{{Cite web|url=https://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/06/10/actor-from-lakewood-win-tony-award-for-role-in-matilda/|title=Actor From Lakewood Wins Tony Award For Role In 'Matilda'|date=2013-06-10|language=en|access-date=2019-02-20}}
- Mondo Guerra - fashion designer, winner, Project Runway: All Stars (2012){{Cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/03/22/mondo-guerra-celebrates-win-on-project-runway-all-stars-2/|title=Mondo Guerra celebrates win on "Project Runway All Stars"|date=2012-03-22|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-12}}
- Justine Lupe - screen actor, Mr. Mercedes, Cristela, Harry's Law{{Cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/03/14/ostrow-denver-actor-justine-lupe-joins-harrys-law-2/|title=Ostrow: Denver actor Justine Lupe joins "Harry's Law"|date=2012-03-14|website=The Denver Post|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-16}}{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4419771/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_justine%2520lupe | title=Justine Lupe | Actress, Writer, Producer | website=IMDb }}
- Jovan Bridges (“Yvie Oddly”) - performer, winner, RuPaul’s Drag Race (2019){{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8961584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_jovan%2520bridges | title=Jovan Bridges | Actor, Producer, Director | website=IMDb }}
- Mia Asano - violinist, social media personality
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://dsa.dpsk12.org}}
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Category:Public middle schools in Colorado
Category:High schools in Denver
Category:Educational institutions established in 1991
Category:Public high schools in Colorado
Category:Magnet schools in Colorado
Category:1991 establishments in Colorado
Category:Schools of the performing arts in the United States