For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,234 students in 80204, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80204, CO are Compassion Road Academy, Denver Center For International Studies and Colorado High School Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80204 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver Center For International Studies, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Colorado High School Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Osage Street #100
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 892-8475
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 282-6437
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80204, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80204, CO include Compassion Road Academy, Denver Center For International Studies and Colorado High School Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 80204?
5 public high schools are located in 80204.
What is the racial composition of students in 80204?
80204 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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