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Best 80239 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,322 students in 80239, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80239, CO are Montbello Career And Technical High School, Northeast Early College and Montbello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80239 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Early College, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80239, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Early College
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Montbello High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Dsst Elevate Northeast High School
Charter School
10825 East 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 524-6355
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80239, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80239, CO include Montbello Career And Technical High School, Northeast Early College and Montbello High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80239?
4 public high schools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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