Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Denver Justice High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Justice High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Denver Justice High School's student population of 102 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Justice High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Justice High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
26%
5%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Justice High School's ranking?
Denver Justice High School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Denver Justice High School often compared to?
Denver Justice High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denver Justice High School?
The graduation rate of Denver Justice High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Denver Justice High School?
102 students attend Denver Justice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Denver Justice High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Justice High School?
Denver Justice High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Denver Justice High School offer ?
Denver Justice High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denver Justice High School part of?
Denver Justice High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Denver Justice High School located?
Denver Justice High School is located in the Central neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Central.
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