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#754 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 42% in state
5280 High School
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 W MISSISSIPPI AVE, Denver, CO 80223
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at 5280 High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 5280 High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,461
Median home value
$497,900
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Kipp Denver Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep SmartCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Excel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #100 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
5280 High School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 5280 High School
5280 High School is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 92 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 5280 High School
What grades does 5280 High School serve?
5280 High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend 5280 High School?
5280 High School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 5280 High School?
The student-teacher ratio at 5280 High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 5280 High School rank in CO?
5280 High School ranks #754 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is 5280 High School's MySchoolScout rating?
5280 High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 5280 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 5280 High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is 5280 High School a charter school?
Yes, 5280 High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is 5280 High School a Title I school?
No, 5280 High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 5280 High School?
40.2% of students at 5280 High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (720) 919-1056
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80223)
- 19,624
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80223; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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