For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 335 students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Whittier is Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manual High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver, CO include Manual High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver?
the neighborhood of Whittier, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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