For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,247 students in 80239, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80239, CO are Montbello Career And Technical High School, Northeast Early College and Montbello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80239 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Early College, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Early College
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11200 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Montbello High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dsst Elevate Northeast High School
Charter School
10825 East 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6355
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6355
Grades: 9-11
| 447 students
80239, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Grades: 8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80239, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80239, CO include Montbello Career And Technical High School, Northeast Early College and Montbello High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80239?
4 public high schools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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