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Very Good

#40 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 21% of private schools

Bishop Machebeuf High School

High School

458 UINTA WAY, Denver, CO 80230

Private

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

8.2:1

Score

7.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#40 of 188

In Denver

#8 of 36

public schools

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Bishop Machebeuf High School

7.2/10

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

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About Bishop Machebeuf High School

Bishop Machebeuf High School is a private high school in Denver, CO. Bishop Machebeuf High School serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Machebeuf High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares0.7 pts above CO schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • CO avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Bishop Machebeuf High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bishop Machebeuf 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 Bishop Machebeuf High School compares to 61 public schools serving similar grades in Denver, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
200
This School
vs
515
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 39% vs 0%
Hispanic 39% vs 0%
Black 9% vs 0%
Asian 5% vs 0%
Bishop Machebeuf High School Denver Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Bishop Machebeuf High School (this school) 7.2
DSST: Montview High School 8.6
Delta High School 7.3
George Washington High School 8.0
Denver School of the Arts 8.8
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning 7.6
East High School 8.2
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy 5.6
Northeast Early College 6.3
Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman 7.0
Prep Academy 7.8
DSST: Elevate Northeast High School 5.5
South High School 8.1
Manual High School 6.0
Bruce Randolph School 5.1
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design 7.7
DSST: Cedar High School 9.0
Colorado High School Charter - GES 5.2
Denver Justice High School 7.0
Gilliam School
DSST: Cole High School 7.5

Showing 20 of 61 schools. View all schools in Denver

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)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,108.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 68%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 200
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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 39.0%
Hispanic 39.0%
Black 9.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

458 UINTA WAY, Denver, CO 80230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Machebeuf High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DSST: Montview High School (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is New America School - Aurora (rated 4.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Aurora), a more accessible option. Additionally, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (rated 4.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Aurora), a more accessible option. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT LOWRY Denver 0.2 mi
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DENVER Denver 0.3 mi 7.8
Vanguard Classical School - West Denver 0.4 mi 5.2
Lowry Elementary School Denver 0.8 mi 5.0
STANLEY BRITISH PRIMARY SCHOOL Denver 0.6 mi 7.0
New America School - Aurora Aurora 0.7 mi 4.5
Boston K-8 School Aurora 1.2 mi 4.0
Denver Language School Denver 1.0 mi 9.2
PADDINGTON STATION Denver 1.2 mi
Fulton Academy of Excellence Aurora 1.1 mi 4.9
DENVER ACADEMY OF TORAH Denver 1.2 mi 7.1
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment Denver 1.2 mi 5.1
Aurora Academy Charter School Aurora 1.2 mi 5.2
EINSTEIN ACADEMY Denver 1.3 mi
ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Denver 1.3 mi 6.8
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy Aurora 1.4 mi 4.4
Ashley Elementary School Denver 1.6 mi 3.6
Denver Green School Southeast Denver 1.5 mi 6.1
DSST: Montview High School Denver 1.7 mi 8.6
DSST: Montview Middle School Denver 1.7 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,968

Median Home Value

$798,800

Median Rent

$2,025/mo

Population

10,811

College Educated

74.4%

Homeownership

50%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Machebeuf High School

What grades does Bishop Machebeuf High School serve?

Bishop Machebeuf High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Machebeuf High School?

Bishop Machebeuf High School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Machebeuf High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Machebeuf High School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Machebeuf High School rank in CO?

Bishop Machebeuf High School ranks #40 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Bishop Machebeuf High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Machebeuf High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Machebeuf High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Machebeuf High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Machebeuf High School a religious school?

Bishop Machebeuf High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
200
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County

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