Denver Justice High School vs. South High School
Should I attend Denver Justice High School or South High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Denver Justice High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Denver Justice High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
131 students
1,771 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#285 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
71%
Graduation Rate
30-39%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
44
508
Grade 10 Students
36
442
Grade 11 Students
29
448
Grade 12 Students
22
373
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
53%
32%
% Black
33%
10%
% White
5%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%