Best Public High Schools in 80219 (Denver, CO) (2025-26)

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Best 80219 Colorado Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,716 students in 80219, CO.

The top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO are Respect Academy, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Smart. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 80219 have an score of 11% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and score of 21% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80219, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 80219 have a of 67%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80219, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Respect Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5228

Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
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Bottom 50%

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2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200

Gr: K-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Rocky Mountain Prep Smart

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3201 W. Arizona Ave
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880

Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Excel Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1825 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-2250

Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Abraham Lincoln High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-5000

Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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School

Location

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D P S Night High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

2285 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 727-5000

Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Kepner Middle School (Closed 2023)

911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0000

Gr: 8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Kunsmiller Middle School (Closed 2010)

2250 South Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200

Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Strive Prep - Kepner (Closed 2023)

Charter School

911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 485-6394

Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO?

The top ranked public high schools in 80219, CO include Respect Academy, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy and Rocky Mountain Prep Smart.

How many public high schools are located in 80219?

5 public high schools are located in 80219.

What is the racial composition of students in 80219?

80219 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).