For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 258 students in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in North Capitol Hill is Emily Griffith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 11%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emily Griffith High School, with 14% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver, CO include Emily Griffith High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver?
the neighborhood of North Capitol Hill, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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