For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public high schools serving 28,937 students in Denver County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Denver County, CO are Denver School Of The Arts, Dsst Cedar High School and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Denver County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Denver County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Denver County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,039 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
East High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 City Park Esplanade
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Northfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Gr: K-12 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
South High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Dsst Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Dsst College View High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3111 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 E 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2000
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2960 North Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Shoshone Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-2600
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Denver Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 S. Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-8281
Gr: 6-12 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Contemporary Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Career Education Center Early College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Denver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Gr: 8-10 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Gr: 6-10 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3333 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Gr: 9-10 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 52%
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 12
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2949 North Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4050 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Gr: 8 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Gr: 8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1310
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
New America School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9125 East Seventh Place Buildi
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Denver County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Denver County, CO include Denver School Of The Arts, Dsst Cedar High School and East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Denverunty?
55 public high schools are located in Denverunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Denverunty?
Denverunty public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Denverunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Denverunty include: Dsst Conservatory Green High School vs. Northfield High School, Rocky Mountain Prep Rise vs. Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, Girls Athletic Leadership School High School vs. Riseup Community School
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