For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,312 students in 80215, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80215, CO are Lakewood High School, Jefferson County Open Secondary and Sobesky Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80215 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80215, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80215 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80215, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,885 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
80215, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7027
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
Lighthouse Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1005 Wadsworth Boulevard
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 232-4448
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Sobesky Academy Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80215, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80215, CO include Lakewood High School, Jefferson County Open Secondary and Sobesky Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 80215?
3 public high schools are located in 80215.
What is the racial composition of students in 80215?
80215 public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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