For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,350 students in 80227, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80227, CO are Bear Creek High School, John F Kennedy High School and Summit Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80227 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear Creek High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80227, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
80227, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-9560
Grades: 8
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80227, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80227, CO include Bear Creek High School, John F Kennedy High School and Summit Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 80227?
3 public high schools are located in 80227.
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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