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Best Denver Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 94 public high schools serving 52,659 students in Denver, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Denver, CO are D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Denver School Of The Arts and Green Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Denver have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Denver, CO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,039 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 City Park Esplanade
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Northfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Gr: K-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Mount View Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4525
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
South High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Dsst Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Gr: 7-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Mountain Range High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Dsst College View High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3111 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 E 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3434.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 2,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Gr: 8-10 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Adams12 Five Star Preschool (Closed 2023)
1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 58%
American Indian Academy Of Denver (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Gr: 6-10 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Arts And Cultural Studies Academy At Manual (Closed 2007)
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Baker Elementary School (Closed 2009)
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Baker Middle School (Closed 2006)
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Barrett Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Berkeley Gardens Elementary School (Closed 2009)
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Bertha Heid Elementary Campus (Closed 2007)
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
The Boys School Of Denver (Closed 2023)
3120 Irving Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 688-3842
Gr: 6-8
Center For Discovery Learning Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
7700 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-6722
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Cincinnati Generation Academy (Closed 2018)
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Denver, CO 80203
(513) 389-0968
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clayton Elementary School (Closed 2004)
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Clear Lake Middle School (Closed 2011)
1940 Elmwood Ln
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Gr: 6-8
Cole College Prep: A Kipp Transition School (Closed 2008)
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Gr: 7-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Collegiate Preparatory Academy (Closed 2024)
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Gr: K-9
The Cube Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3333 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 575-0067
Gr: 9-10 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Del Pueblo Elementary School (Closed 2008)
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Denver Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 394-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Denver Discovery School (Closed 2023)
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Dsst: Henry Middle School (Closed 2023)
3005 South Golden Way
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 802-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Early College Of Denver Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 12
Ebert Elementary School (Closed 2005)
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Elevate Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
Emory Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1275 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-7407
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Enrichment Academy (Closed 2011)
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Gr: K-6
Escuela Tlatelolco School (Closed 2023)
2949 North Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Fairmont Ece-8 School (Closed 2014)
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Fairview Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Family Literacy Preschool (Closed 2017)
5280 West Ohio Ave
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8790
Gr: PK
Ford Elementary School (Closed 2013)
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Francis M. Day Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Gr: PK-5
Gilpin Montessori 51±¬ÁÏ (Closed 2018)
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Denver, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Denver, CO include D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Denver School Of The Arts and Green Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Denver?
94 public high schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Denver are often viewed compared to one another?

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