Best 80211 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,542 students in 80211, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80211, CO are North High School, Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School and Career Education Center Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80211 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80211, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80211 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Career Education Center Early College, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80211, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Career Education Center Early College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
North High School Engagement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2960 Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Aul Denver
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2417 W. 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80211, CO?
How many public high schools are located in 80211?
5 public high schools are located in 80211.
What is the racial composition of students in 80211?
80211 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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