For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,077 students in 80249, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80249, CO are Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy and Legacy Options High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80249 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80249, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80249 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, with ≥95% 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 80249, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6850 North Argonne Street
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-3100
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Strive Prep - Rise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19535 East 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Grades: 6-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
80249, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sims Fayola International Academy Denver (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6850 N. Argonne St
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 375-4911
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 375-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80249, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80249, CO include Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy and Legacy Options High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80249?
6 public high schools are located in 80249.
What is the racial composition of students in 80249?
80249 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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