For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,831 students in 80601, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80601, CO are Horizon High School, Eagle Ridge Academy and Brighton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80601 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80601, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80601 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80601, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,981 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Brighton High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,773 students
Rank: #44.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
27j Online Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
80601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80601, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80601, CO include Horizon High School, Eagle Ridge Academy and Brighton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80601?
5 public high schools are located in 80601.
What is the racial composition of students in 80601?
80601 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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