For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 vocational public middle schools serving 833 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 middle schools in Colorado are Liberty School, Power Technical Early College and Hidden Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado vocational public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Middle Schools in Colorado (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public middle schools in Colorado?
The top ranked vocational public middle schools in Colorado include Liberty School, Power Technical Early College and Hidden Lake High School.
How many vocational public middle schools are located in Colorado?
3 vocational public middle schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado vocational public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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