The most improved public high schools in Colorado are Contemporary Learning Academy, Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C and Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 658
1,360
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,051
Most Improved Public High Schools in Colorado (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Contemporary Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1360
(from 1,707 to 347)
(from 1,707 to 347)
Grades: 9-12
200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 6-9
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Denver Center For 21st-century Learning At Wyman
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
1690 Williams Street
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2980
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,741 to 396)
(from 1,741 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
8978 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Rank: #66.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1325
(from 1,721 to 396)
(from 1,721 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1311
(from 1,707 to 396)
(from 1,707 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1311
(from 1,707 to 396)
(from 1,707 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1311
(from 1,707 to 396)
(from 1,707 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1226
(from 1,622 to 396)
(from 1,622 to 396)
Grades: 6-12
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1226
(from 1,622 to 396)
(from 1,622 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Rank: #1212.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1169
(from 1,516 to 347)
(from 1,516 to 347)
Grades: 9-12
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: PK-12
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
North High School Engagement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
2960 Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Ridge View Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1120
(from 1,516 to 396)
(from 1,516 to 396)
Grades: 7-12
28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Rank: #1818.
The Bijou School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1068
(from 1,464 to 396)
(from 1,464 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Rank: #1919.
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1050
(from 1,557 to 507)
(from 1,557 to 507)
Grades: 7-12
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1900
Rank: #2020.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1032
(from 1,379 to 347)
(from 1,379 to 347)
Grades: 9-12
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
John Mall High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Nucla High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Patriot High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,379 to 396)
(from 1,379 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
11990 Swingline Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Rank: #2626.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +976
(from 1,323 to 347)
(from 1,323 to 347)
Grades: 9-12
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Rank: #2727.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +854
(from 1,433 to 579)
(from 1,433 to 579)
Grades: 6-12
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Rank: #2828.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +777
(from 1,279 to 502)
(from 1,279 to 502)
Grades: K-12
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Rank: #2929.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +752
(from 1,403 to 651)
(from 1,403 to 651)
Grades: 6-12
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,168 to 454)
(from 1,168 to 454)
Grades: PK-12
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,392 to 678)
(from 1,392 to 678)
Grades: 6-12
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Rank: #3232.
Elbert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +712
(from 1,603 to 891)
(from 1,603 to 891)
Grades: 6-12
24489 Main Street
Elbert, CO 80106
(303) 648-3030
Elbert, CO 80106
(303) 648-3030
Rank: #3333.
Las Animas High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +703
(from 1,464 to 761)
(from 1,464 to 761)
Grades: 9-12
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +658
(from 1,054 to 396)
(from 1,054 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +658
(from 1,054 to 396)
(from 1,054 to 396)
Grades: 9-12
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
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