For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,304 students in 80223, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80223, CO are 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Florence Crittenton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80223 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Denver Collegiate High 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Florence Crittenton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80223, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80223, CO include 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Florence Crittenton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80223?
4 public high schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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