Best Schools in Highland, Denver, CO
Highland, Denver, CO has 17 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,248 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Highland meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland, Denver, CO
The top high schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2505 Students
2. North High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
3. Manual High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
4. Aul Denver
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
5. West High School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
6. North High School Engagement Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland, Denver, CO
The top middle schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skinner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
2. West Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland, Denver, CO
The top elementary schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
2. Valdez Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
3. Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 401 Students
4. Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 357 Students
5. Trevista At Horace Mann
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
6. Center For Talent Development At Greenlee
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
7. Columbian Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
8. Whittier Ece-8 School
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 219 Students
9. Cole Arts And Science Academy
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Projected Test Scores
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland, Denver, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland, Denver, CO has a total population of 12,785 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland, Denver, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland, Denver, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland, Denver, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland, Denver, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland, Denver, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland, Denver, CO
How many schools are in Highland, Denver, CO?
Highland, Denver, CO has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,248 students in total.
How do schools in Highland perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Highland score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Highland meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations