For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 804 students in 80223, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80223, CO are 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Florence Crittenton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80223 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80223, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80223 have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Denver Collegiate High 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80223, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Crittenton High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
American Indian Academy Of Denver
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1862 W. Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-7559
Grades: 6-10
| 134 students
80223, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 West 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-7620
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
451 South Tejon St
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 424-1260
Grades: 8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80223, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80223, CO include 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Florence Crittenton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80223?
4 public high schools are located in 80223.
What is the racial composition of students in 80223?
80223 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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