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Best 80228 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,111 students in 80228, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80228, CO are Green Mountain High School, Longview High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80228 have a Graduation Rate of 49%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green Mountain High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80228, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 2,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Technical
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: 11-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80228 Colorado

80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elevate Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
Green Mountain Elementary School (Closed 2023)
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Warren Center Preschool (Closed 2007)
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80228, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80228, CO include Green Mountain High School, Longview High School and Colorado Virtual Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80228?
7 public high schools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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