Best Southeast Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,310 students in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Southeast is Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast, Denver, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver, CO include Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver?
the neighborhood of Southeast, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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