Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, 5280 High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
5280 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
5280 High School's student population of 92 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
5280 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 5280 High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5280 High School's ranking?
5280 High School is ranked #977 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of 5280 High School?
The graduation rate of 5280 High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend 5280 High School?
92 students attend 5280 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of 5280 High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 5280 High School?
5280 High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does 5280 High School offer ?
5280 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 5280 High School part of?
5280 High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is 5280 High School located?
5280 High School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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