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Best 80401 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,745 students in 80401, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80401, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80401 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80401, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Golden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80401 Colorado

80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jeffco Public School (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-12
Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy K-6 (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
John And Karen Litz Preschool (Closed 2023)
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80401, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80401, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain.
How many public high schools are located in 80401?
6 public high schools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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