Top 5 Best 80205 Colorado Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,523 students in 80205, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80205, CO are Prep Academy, Dsst Cole High School and Riseup Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80205 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bruce Randolph School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80205, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Dsst Cole High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Riseup Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-1018
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #44.
Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce Randolph School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilliam School
Alternative School
Magnet School
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80205 Colorado

80205, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
2900 Richard Allen Court
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
3240 Humboldt Street, 3rd Floo
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 293-2653
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-7869
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
2949 California Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7140
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 391-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
1350 East 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
3532 Franklin St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4759
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2900 Richard Allen Ct 80205
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 893-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80205, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80205, CO include Prep Academy, Dsst Cole High School and Riseup Community School.
How many public high schools are located in 80205?
6 public high schools are located in 80205.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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