For the 2025-26 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 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), 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 69%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Early College, with 75-79% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Early College
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11200 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Montbello High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,095 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-11 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
80239, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Gr: 8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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