Very Good
#651 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 36% in state
Denver Justice 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 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 E. 9TH AVE, Denver, CO 80203
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Denver Justice High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Denver Justice 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$74,654
Median home value
$462,500
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
69%
Homeownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Compassion Road AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable DesignEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 563 | 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.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #88 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
Denver Justice 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 Denver Justice High School
Denver Justice 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 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denver Justice High School
What grades does Denver Justice High School serve?
Denver Justice High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Denver Justice High School?
Denver Justice High School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Justice High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Justice High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denver Justice High School rank in CO?
Denver Justice High School ranks #651 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Denver Justice High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denver Justice High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Denver Justice High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denver Justice High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Denver Justice High School a charter school?
Yes, Denver Justice High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Denver Justice High School a Title I school?
No, Denver Justice High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denver Justice High School?
88.8% of students at Denver Justice 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
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (303) 480-5610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80203)
- 22,355
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
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 80203; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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