Top 5 Best 80401 Colorado Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,625 students in 80401, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80401, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80401 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80401, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Golden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,416 students
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Grades: 6-9
| 23 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80401 Colorado

80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80401, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80401, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain.
How many public high schools are located in 80401?
6 public high schools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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