For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 633 students in 80403, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80403, CO are Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80403 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
80403, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilpin County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80403, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80403, CO include Gilpin County Undivided High School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 80403?
2 public high schools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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