Top 5 Best 80249 Colorado Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,154 students in 80249, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80249, CO are Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy and Strive Prep - Rise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80249 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 80249, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80249 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dsst: Green Valley Ranch 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80249, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Strive Prep - Rise
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 North Argonne Street
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19535 East 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Grades: 6-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Grades: 6-12
| 211 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80249 Colorado

80249, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6850 N. Argonne St
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 375-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80249, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80249, CO include Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy and Strive Prep - Rise.
How many public high schools are located in 80249, CO?
6 public high schools are located in 80249, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80249, CO?
80249, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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