Top 5 Best 80205 Colorado Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,563 students in 80205, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80205, CO are Prep Academy, Dsst: Cole High School and Riseup Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80205 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bruce Randolph School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80205, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst: Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80205 Colorado

80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
3532 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80205, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80205, CO include Prep Academy, Dsst: Cole High School and Riseup Community School.
How many public high schools are located in 80205, CO?
6 public high schools are located in 80205, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205, CO?
80205, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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