Best Colorado Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 magnet public high schools serving 1,367 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 13% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Colorado magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver Center For International Studies, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in Colorado (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 851 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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