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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Adams County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 29,042 students in Adams County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, CO are Eagle Ridge Academy, Horizon High School and Prairie Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Adams County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56729 E Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Range High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Riverdale Ridge High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Global Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Bennett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Brighton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Northglenn High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Thornton High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
27j Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
The Pinnacle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Gr: K-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Adams City High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7133 E. 73rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Vantage Point
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10900 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Science & Tech High School
Charter School
2540 North Scranton Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 524-6397
Gr: 9-11 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Five Star Online Academy
1865 W. 121st Ave #100
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-7430
Gr: 1-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Mapleton Online
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Performing Arts School On Broadway
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
The Stead School
Charter School
18251 Homestead Trail
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 Adams County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, CO include Eagle Ridge Academy, Horizon High School and Prairie Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adamsunty?
38 public high schools are located in Adamsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adamsunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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