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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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Denver County 1 School District
92,039 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County R-1 School District
84,646 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 163 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
55,839 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK-12 | 67 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
39,892 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK-12 | 63 schools -
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District
39,282 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK-12 | 53 schools -
Westminster 50 School District
9,277 students | WESTMINSTER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 20 schools -
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County School District 1
8,934 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK-12 | 18 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 6 schools -
Sheridan 2 School District
1,420 students | SHERIDAN, CO
Grades PK-12 | 5 schools -
Denver 1 School District
379 students | DENVER, CO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
Reviews From Schools in Denver
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Parent / Guardian
March 29, 2022
This is a wonderful school. Having been part of the community as a parent and parishioner for over 15 years, I would highly recommend Good Shepherd to any parent wanting a Catholic education. As a... More
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 25, 2022
Steele Elementary is an OK school if your child is an average learner, mild mannered, and has a "rule following" disposition. This was mentioned before, but it has been our experience as well. Not... More
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Steele Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 24, 2022
I was asked to leave a review if I had positive things to say, but all reviews (even negative ones) are important when deciding where to send your child for 7 hours a day.
I have been... More
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Isabella Bird Community School