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#46 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 24% of private schools

Beth Jacob High School

High School

5100 W 14TH AVE, Denver, CO 80204

Private

Enrollment

48

Student-Teacher

3.7:1

Score

7.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#46 of 188

In Denver

#9 of 36

public schools

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Beth Jacob High School

7.1/10

High School in Denver · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.7/10

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6.2/10

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About Beth Jacob High School

Beth Jacob High School is a private high school in Denver, CO. Beth Jacob High School serves approximately 48 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Beth Jacob High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares0.6 pts above CO schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • CO avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 48 students, Beth Jacob High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.7:1 students to teachers, Beth Jacob High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Beth Jacob High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Beth Jacob High School compares to 61 public schools serving similar grades in Denver, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.7:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
48
This School
vs
515
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.5% vs 0%
Beth Jacob High School Denver Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Beth Jacob High School (this school) 7.1
Career Education Center Early College 6.7
North High School Engagement Center 6.4
North High School 7.5
AUL Denver 5.2
Colorado High School Charter 5.4
Florence Crittenton High School 4.5
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School 7.9
Denver Online 4.8
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School 8.3
West High School 5.7
Denver Center for International Studies 6.2
Rocky Mountain Prep SMART 7.0
Compassion Road Academy 7.2
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School 7.8
Emily Griffith High School 3.5
Contemporary Learning Academy 7.7
RiseUp Community School 5.0
Denver Justice High School 7.0
5280 High School 6.7
Excel Academy 4.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,360
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Enrollment 48
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 87.5%
Hispanic 12.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5100 W 14TH AVE, Denver, CO 80204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Beth Jacob High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Jefferson Junior/Senior High School (rated 5.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Edgewater), a more accessible option. Additionally, Jeffco Transition Services School (rated 5.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), a more accessible option. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Cowell Elementary School Denver 0.5 mi 4.7
Colfax Elementary School Denver 0.5 mi 6.2
YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM HIGH SCHOOL Denver 0.5 mi 5.5
Edgewater Elementary School Edgewater 0.9 mi 4.5
Newlon Elementary School Denver 1.2 mi 5.5
Lake Middle School Denver 1.1 mi 6.7
HEARTLAND ACADEMY DENVER Denver 1.1 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Denver 1.2 mi 5.9
Lumberg Elementary School Edgewater 1.3 mi 3.2
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT CCH Denver 1.5 mi 7.3
ESCUELA DE GUADALUPE Denver 1.4 mi 5.6
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School Edgewater 1.4 mi 5.1
Brown International Academy Denver 1.5 mi 8.7
Eagleton Elementary School Denver 1.4 mi 6.0
WELLSPRING CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF ST. BERNADETTE Lakewood 1.4 mi 6.8
Edison Elementary School Denver 1.9 mi 9.1
Jeffco Transition Services School Lakewood 1.9 mi 5.0
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lakewood 1.7 mi 6.2
New America School Lakewood 2.1 mi 4.5
Barnum Elementary School Denver 1.9 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,265

Median Home Value

$579,900

Median Rent

$1,724/mo

Population

35,518

College Educated

50.5%

Homeownership

38.9%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

19.6%

Median Age

32.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beth Jacob High School

What grades does Beth Jacob High School serve?

Beth Jacob High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Beth Jacob High School?

Beth Jacob High School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beth Jacob High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beth Jacob High School is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Beth Jacob High School rank in CO?

Beth Jacob High School ranks #46 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Beth Jacob High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beth Jacob High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Beth Jacob High School a private school?

Yes, Beth Jacob High School is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Beth Jacob High School a religious school?

Beth Jacob High School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
80 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
48
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County

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