For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,402 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 19% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80204 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver Center For International Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Denver Center For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
574 West 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 454 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
80204, Colorado 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Community Challenge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
948 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 436-9588
Grades: 8-10
| 181 students
574 West 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6906
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
750 Galapago
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-1473
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
3001 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 935-5473
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2715 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
1150 Lipan St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-6364
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-0380
Grades: 8
| 185 students
Life Skills Center Of Denver (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1000 Cherokee
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 889-2897
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
P.s.1 Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1062 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 575-6690
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Strive Prep - Lake (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1820 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 551-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
West Career Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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