For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 magnet public high schools serving 1,130 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Colorado are Denver Center For International Studies and York International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Colorado magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver Center For International Studies, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Colorado (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Colorado include Denver Center For International Studies and York International.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Colorado?
2 magnet public high schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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