For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,212 students in 80229, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80229, CO are Academy High School, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and York International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80229 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Thornton High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80229, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80229, CO include Academy High School, Mapleton Early Career Preparation and York International.
How many public high schools are located in 80229?
6 public high schools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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