For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,279 students in Golden, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Golden, CO are Golden High School, Golden View Classical Academy and Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Golden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Golden, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Golden, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #22.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Grades: 6-9
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #77.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Golden, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Golden, CO include Golden High School, Golden View Classical Academy and Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C. Golden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Golden, CO?
8 public high schools are located in Golden, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden, CO?
Golden, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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