For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,125 students in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Highland are Valdez Elementary School, North High School and Academia Ana Marie Sandoval. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valdez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 West 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2960 North Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,711 students
Rank: #33.
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3655 Wyandot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-4370
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-4370
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Quivas St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-9170
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-9170
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Aul Denver
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2417 W. 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
North High School Engagement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO include Valdez Elementary School, North High School and Academia Ana Marie Sandoval.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO?
the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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