For the 2025 school year, there are 2 magnet public high schools serving 1,221 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Colorado are Denver Center For International Studies and York International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Colorado magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver Center For International Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Colorado (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 767 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Colorado include Denver Center For International Studies and York International.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Colorado?
2 magnet public high schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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