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These are some of the best public high schools in Denver at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
92,039 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
84,646 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 163 schools -
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
55,839 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK-12 | 67 schools -
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
39,892 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK-12 | 63 schools -
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
39,282 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK-12 | 53 schools -
Westminster Public Schools
9,277 students | WESTMINSTER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 20 schools -
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
8,934 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 18 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 6 schools -
Sheridan School District No. 2
1,420 students | SHERIDAN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 5 schools -
Denver 1
379 students | DENVER, CO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews from schools in Denver
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
January 08, 2022
Supportive learning environment and a staff that genuinely cares. Your family will feel welcomed here and you will find yourself as part of a special community. A great middle school that challenges... More
Review for
DSST Middle School @ Noel Campus
School leader
January 08, 2022
I love working at DSST Noel! Our staff and families are devoted to excellence and partnership in service of our students!
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DSST Middle School @ Noel Campus
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
December 28, 2021
Oppressive! This is not a great environment for a child to thrive. We lasted there a month. Although we are having to pay out the rest of the tuition, we couldn't stand it a moment longer. This is a... More
Review for
International School of Denver
