Denver Justice High School vs. South High School
Should you attend Denver Justice High School or South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Denver Justice High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 106 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 33%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,950 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
106 students
1,950 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#564 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
20-29%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
29
565
Grade 10 Students
31
494
Grade 11 Students
24
443
Grade 12 Students
22
448
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
55%
30%
% Black
36%
8%
% White
4%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%