[3] As students follow a science, mathematics, and technology focused liberal arts education, more than half of the graduates declare a STEM major in college.

[7] In 2024, it was announced that Nella García Urban would replace Bill Kurtz as CEO.

García Urban worked in Texas's YES Charter Network prior to her appointment as CEO of DSST.

It was slated to occupy the building previously used by the Denver School of the Arts (DSA).

The Cedar building was still undergoing $19 million[12] in renovation, and its inaugural year was at the Calvary Temple Pearl Church in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.

The following day, DSST appealed the decision and in November 2020, the State Board of Education granted the appeal to open a high school instead at the Elevate campus, opening the door for Noel middle school students to continue locally at a DSST campus.

[16][17] DSST is recognized for its values-centered culture, daily emphasizing respect and responsibility,[18] and has been regarded as one of the top mid-size workplaces in Colorado.