For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,764 students in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in East are George Washington High School, Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning and Delta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Washington High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Grades: K-12
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO include George Washington High School, Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning and Delta High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East, Denver?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East, Denver?
the neighborhood of East, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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