Best 80249 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,136 students in 80249, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80249, CO are Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Rise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80249 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80249, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80249 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80249, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19535 East 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Gr: 6-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Legacy Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 North Argonne Street
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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80249, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6850 N. Argonne St
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 375-4911

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80249, CO?
How many public high schools are located in 80249?
6 public high schools are located in 80249.
What is the racial composition of students in 80249?
80249 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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