For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 728 students in 80017, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 80017, CO is Vanguard Classical School - East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80017 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vanguard Classical School - East, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80017, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Grades: K-12
| 728 students
80017, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80017, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80017, CO include Vanguard Classical School - East.
How many public high schools are located in 80017?
1 public high schools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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