For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public high schools serving 32,400 students in Jefferson County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, CO are Evergreen High School, D'evelyn Junior/senior High School and Ralston Valley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Jefferson County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Evergreen High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,808 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Conifer Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Golden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Columbine High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Standley Lake High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-3311
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mount View Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4525
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4525
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Clear Creek High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 679-4600
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 679-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wheat Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,344 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Pomona Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Gr: 6-12 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Doral Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Church Ranch Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 250-3627
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 250-3627
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 South Lamar Street
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 423-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Gr: 6-9 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3434.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Arvada High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, CO include Evergreen High School, D'evelyn Junior/senior High School and Ralston Valley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
49 public high schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jeffersonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jeffersonunty include: Conifer Senior High School vs. Evergreen High School, Arvada West High School vs. Ralston Valley Senior High School, Dakota Ridge Senior High School vs. Chatfield High School
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