Top 5 Best 80219 Colorado Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,726 students in 80219, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO are Strive Prep - Smart Academy, Excel Academy and Respect Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80219 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 80219, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80219 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, with ≥90% 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 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80219, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strive Prep - Smart Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Excel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Grades: K-12
| 873 students
Rank: #55.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80219 Colorado

80219, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Grades: 8
| 132 students
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO include Strive Prep - Smart Academy, Excel Academy and Respect Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 80219, CO?
5 public high schools are located in 80219, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in 80219, CO?
80219, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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