For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,697 students in 80219, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO are Respect Academy, Excel Academy and Kunsmiller Creative Arts 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 10% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% 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 68%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80219, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
Grades: K-12
| 821 students
Rank: #44.
Strive Prep - Smart Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
80219, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000
Grades: 8
| 132 students
2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200
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 Respect Academy, Excel Academy and Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 80219?
5 public high schools are located in 80219.
What is the racial composition of students in 80219?
80219 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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