For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 357 students in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Central are Denver Justice High School, Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design and Contemporary Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO (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.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 94 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central, Denver, CO include Denver Justice High School, Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design and Contemporary Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Denver?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Denver?
the neighborhood of Central, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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