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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Denver Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 91 public high schools serving 49,327 students in Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Denver, CO are D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Denver School Of The Arts and Green Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Denver have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East 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 75% 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 Denver, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 City Park Esplanade
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Northfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-2076
Gr: K-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Compassion Road Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
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: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Mount View Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4525
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Respect Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
South High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Dsst Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Dsst College View High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3111 West Dartmouth Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 524-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Denver School Of Innovation And Sustainable Design
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 E 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Emily Griffith High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
Dsst Cole High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 524-6354
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2960 North Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Shoshone Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Denver, CO include D'evelyn Junior/senior High School, Denver School Of The Arts and Green Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Denver?
92 public high schools are located in Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in Denver?
Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 75% 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 Denver are often viewed compared to one another?

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