For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 610 students in 80203, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80203, CO are Denver Justice High School, Emily Griffith High School and Contemporary Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80203 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80203, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80203 have a Graduation Rate of 14%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Contemporary Learning Academy, with 30-39% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80203, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #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
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
80203, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80203, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80203, CO include Denver Justice High School, Emily Griffith High School and Contemporary Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 80203?
3 public high schools are located in 80203.
What is the racial composition of students in 80203?
80203 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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