For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,771 students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in South Denver is South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 South Denver, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO include South High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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