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What Makes DSST Special?

At DSST, our team’s diversity of perspectives, identities, and experiences makes us stronger. Through this foundation, we prepare the amazing students at our 16 STEM-focused middle and high schools across Denver and Aurora, Colorado, for success in college, careers, and life. Why choose DSST?

As Colorado’s largest public charter school network, we work to end educational inequity with a best-in-class college access program. 

Since our founding, 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or post-secondary programs, with an average of over 6 college admittances per student in 2024. At DSST, we believe all students can and will be successful. We are proud to say all eligible DSST schools were ranked in the top 8% of high schools in the entire nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2024 and 12 out of our 16 schools earned a Green (highest rating) on the 2024 Colorado School Performance Framework, shattering predictable outcomes based on student demographics.

We believe deeply in our people and invest in helping team members contribute something meaningful to the human story.

We foster a workplace where each human being is fully known, affirmed for who they are, and given the opportunity to contribute something significant to our community and our world. As a people-first organization, our leaders expect life to happen, intentionally supporting our staff to prioritize life outside work.
*DSST View of the Human Condition: Each human being strives to be fully known and affirmed for who they are, and to contribute something significant to the human story.

We are a learning organization. 

We are committed to providing clear pathways for our staff to meet their career goals. Whether it’s increasing your effectiveness through regular 1:1 coaching, participating in our pathway programs including our cost-free bachelor’s degree program, or developing your skills in one of our leadership development programs, we want to support you to grow at DSST and beyond.

We are an inclusive, values-centered community.

At DSST, we believe in the power of connection - connection with our students and families and connection with each other. Our staff have the opportunity to build authentic relationships with mission-driven people committed to making a difference in Denver and Aurora. Our teams focus on building a healthy and inclusive culture and strong relationships with leaders and peers. DSST staff consistently rate manager care and support highly. 
“My managers care about me as a person as much as they care about my impact on the students in my math classroom.” -DSST Teacher

We offer sustainability and competitive benefits.

As a sustainable organization, DSST values our team members through competitive starting salaries and a strong benefits package for individuals & their families. At DSST, we strive to create equitable compensation practices that both recruit and retain excellent talent. We offer access to a broad network of doctors, fertility and adoption benefits, pet insurance, and free sessions with a DSST-dedicated mental health counselor. View more about our benefits here.