For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 840 students in the neighborhood of West, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in West are 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Florence Crittenton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Denver Collegiate High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 West, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
5280 High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 919-1056
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Denver Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 922-5324
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Florence Crittenton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 South Zuni
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 423-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West, Denver, CO include 5280 High School, Kipp Denver Collegiate High School and Florence Crittenton High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West, Denver?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West, Denver?
the neighborhood of West, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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