For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 vocational public high schools serving 1,378 students in Colorado.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Colorado are Innovative Connections High School, Liberty School and Power Technical Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Colorado vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Career Education Center Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in Colorado (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovative Connections High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Clubhouse Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 352-7404
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 352-7404
Grades: 10-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Power Technical Early College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Career Education Center Early College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Hidden Lake High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: 11-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Colorado include Innovative Connections High School, Liberty School and Power Technical Early College.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Colorado?
6 vocational public high schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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