For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,223 students in 80022, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80022, CO are Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School, Adams City High School and Lester R Arnold High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80022 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80022, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80022 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adams City High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80022, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Adams City High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7133 E. 73rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
The Stead School
Charter School
18251 Homestead Trail
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-5536
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80022, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80022, CO include Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School, Adams City High School and Lester R Arnold High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80022?
4 public high schools are located in 80022.
What is the racial composition of students in 80022?
80022 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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