For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,565 students in 80221, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80221, CO are Global Leadership Academy and Northglenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80221 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80221, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80221 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northglenn High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80221, CO Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Northglenn High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
80221, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Gr: PK-5
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
7700 Delta Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80221, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80221, CO include Global Leadership Academy and Northglenn High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80221?
4 public high schools are located in 80221.
What is the racial composition of students in 80221?
80221 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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