KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS) is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter high school in Southwest Denver serving students in grades 9 through 12.
KDCHS is committed to supporting students to master core academic disciplines and critical thinking; develop self-discipline and organization; become a self-advocate and authentic communicators, and acquire leadership skills. KDCHS pledges to help students develop a strong moral character through civic engagement, and encouraging a commitment on the part of each individual to be contributing members of their communities.
If you have any questions about the school, please contact us at (303) 922-5324 or fill out this form to request more information.
Lauren Abuhadema
Principal, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Lauren Abuhadema is a Colorado native, wife, and mother to two girls with over a decade of experience in education leadership and classroom instruction. Lauren began her education career as a City Year Corps Member in New York City, then transitioned to teaching middle school science at Uncommon Schools as a founding science teacher. In 2016, she returned to Colorado to teach science at DSST Public Schools, where she quickly advanced through multiple leadership roles including science teacher, teacher leader, Dean of Students, Associate School Director, and School Director in Training. During her time at DSST, she also served as an interim principal while participating in their principal training program and eventually became Senior Director of Region Student Experience and Culture, where she provided development and support to culture leaders across all campuses to ensure students experienced joy, rigor, and identity-affirmation.
Lauren joined KIPP Colorado in 2023 as Senior Director of Regional Student Experience and Culture, where she has driven a student-centered vision for culture across KIPP Colorado, decreased region-wide suspension rates by 50%, and provided strong coaching and development to culture leaders. Her areas of expertise include science education and curriculum, student culture and experience leadership, dean and school leadership development, systems leadership and implementation, and community-focused education in Denver's Southwest community.
Lauren shares: "The KDC community has become incredibly special to me, and I believe it's a joy and privilege to be an educator. I look forward to bringing a high bar of excellence, systems leadership, and strong relationships to KDC every day!"
Lauren Abuhadema
Principal, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
