For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,111 students in 80228, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80228, CO are Green Mountain High School, Longview High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80228 have a Graduation Rate of 49%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green Mountain 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 2,578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Technical
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: 11-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80228, CO include Green Mountain High School, Longview High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80228?
7 public high schools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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