For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,964 students in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Highland are North High School, Aul Denver and North High School Engagement Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2960 North Speer Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #22.
Aul Denver
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2417 W. 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 282-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
North High School Engagement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver, CO include North High School, Aul Denver and North High School Engagement Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland, Denver?
the neighborhood of Highland, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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