For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,151 students in 80215, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80215, CO are Lakewood High School and Jefferson County Open Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80215 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80215, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80215 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakewood High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80215, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
80215, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sobesky Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80215, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80215, CO include Lakewood High School and Jefferson County Open Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in 80215?
3 public high schools are located in 80215.
What is the racial composition of students in 80215?
80215 public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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