For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,973 students in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northeast are Denver School Of The Arts, Northfield High School and Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast, Denver, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver School Of The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Northfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Montbello Career And Technical High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 Airport Way
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Dsst Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 452-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mountain Prep Rise
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18250 East 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 485-6393
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19535 East 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 424-0420
Gr: 6-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Denver, CO 80249
(720) 423-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Richard Allen Ct
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-7260
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver, CO include Denver School Of The Arts, Northfield High School and Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver?
11 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver?
the neighborhood of Northeast, Denver public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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