Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, 5280 High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
5280 High School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
5280 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 5280 High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5280 High School's ranking?
5280 High School is ranked #961 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of 5280 High School?
The graduation rate of 5280 High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend 5280 High School?
109 students attend 5280 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of 5280 High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 5280 High School?
5280 High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does 5280 High School offer ?
5280 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 5280 High School part of?
5280 High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is 5280 High School located?
5280 High School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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