For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 767 students in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mar Lee are Rocky Mountain Prep Smart and Excel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rocky Mountain Prep Smart, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Prep Smart
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO include Rocky Mountain Prep Smart and Excel Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver?
the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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