For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,882 students in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Union Square are Longview High School, Astravo Online Academy High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colorado Virtual Academy High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 9-12
| 2,578 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Grades: 7-12
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Technical
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: 11-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver, CO include Longview High School, Astravo Online Academy High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver?
the neighborhood of Union Square, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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