For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,317 students in Commerce City, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Commerce City, CO are Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School, Adams City High School and Lester R Arnold High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Commerce City, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Commerce City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Commerce City, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adams City High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Commerce City, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Adams City High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #33.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7133 E. 73rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Stead School
Charter School
18251 Homestead Trail
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-5536
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-5536
Grades: 9-11
| 370 students
Commerce City, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7133 East 73rd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5800
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Commerce City, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Commerce City, CO include Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School, Adams City High School and Lester R Arnold High School.
How many public high schools are located in Commerce City?
4 public high schools are located in Commerce City.
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce City?
Commerce City public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Commerce City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Commerce City include: Lester R Arnold High School vs. Adams City High School, Adams City High School vs. Lester R Arnold High School
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