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DPS Q&A - Highest Graduation Rate in DPS History with Dr. Tony Smith

January 15, 2026 • Denver Public Schools

The 2024-2025 4-year graduation rate for Denver Public Schools rose 2 percentage points year over year to 81.9%. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith talks to Communications Manager Nicole Brady about the intentional efforts by educators and DPS leadership to raise graduation rates every year for the past 4 year.