For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 643 students in 80226, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO are New America School, Miller Special Education and Brady Exploration School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 80226 have a Graduation Rate of 6%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New America School, with ≤10% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Jeffco Transition Services School
Alternative School
10 Reed Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6710
Gr: 11-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
80226, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80226, CO include New America School, Miller Special Education and Brady Exploration School.
How many public high schools are located in 80226?
4 public high schools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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