For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,274 students in 80012, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80012, CO are Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Overland High School and Lotus School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80012 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lotus School For Excellence, with ≥90% 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Overland High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #33.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Grades: K-12
| 945 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,641 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80012, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80012, CO include Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Overland High School and Lotus School For Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 80012?
4 public high schools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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