Skip to main content

Excellent

#224 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 12% in state

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School

High School · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

750 GALAPAGO STREET, Denver, CO 80204

Charter

Enrollment

93

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

8.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Colorado schools

#224 of 1,815

In Denver

#45 of 222

public schools

In district

#44 of 196

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Girls Athletic Leadership School High School?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School

8.3/10

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

Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School

9.1/10

0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

West High School

5.7/10

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Girls Athletic Leadership School High School

Girls Athletic Leadership School 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. Girls Athletic Leadership School High School serves approximately 93 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Girls Athletic Leadership School High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 1,815 schools in CO.

Structured state assessment records for Girls Athletic Leadership School High School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

How it compares1.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.3 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.7
  • CO avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 93 students, Girls Athletic Leadership School 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.

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation41.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,206

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School — Students at Girls Athletic Leadership School High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

55.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 17.1% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.9% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
School
State
N/A

Based on 17 test records from CO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
34.5%
ELA
44.5%
2015
Math
24.5%
ELA
34.5%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
24.5%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
49.5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2022
Math
10%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Girls Athletic Leadership School High School Compares

See how Girls Athletic Leadership School High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.3/10
88th percentile in CO
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent
AP Courses
1
State avg: 2.7
Sports
4
0 boys' · 4 girls'
Advanced STEM
3/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
56%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
9 teachers

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1 AP course offered
41.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics4sports offered
0 boys'·4 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses3 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

750 GALAPAGO STREET, Denver, CO 80204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Girls Athletic Leadership School High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DSST: Cedar High School (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Contemporary Learning Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School Denver 0.0 mi 9.1
West High School Denver 0.2 mi 5.7
Denver Center for International Studies Denver 0.2 mi 6.2
West Middle School Denver 0.2 mi 5.5
Compassion Road Academy Denver 0.4 mi 7.2
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon Denver 0.6 mi 8.5
Center for Talent Development at Greenlee Denver 0.5 mi 6.4
Contemporary Learning Academy Denver 0.6 mi 7.7
Colorado High School Charter Denver 0.7 mi 5.4
Denver Justice High School Denver 0.7 mi 7.0
Emily Griffith High School Denver 1.3 mi 3.5
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School Denver 1.3 mi 8.6
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON PARK Denver 1.3 mi
ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Denver 1.4 mi 4.9
Morey Middle School Denver 1.2 mi 8.5
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design Denver 1.2 mi 7.7
DSST: Cedar High School Denver 1.3 mi 9.0
DSST: Cedar Middle School Denver 1.3 mi 9.0
Dora Moore ECE-8 School Denver 1.2 mi 5.2
Valverde Elementary School Denver 1.5 mi 7.0

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Fowler High School Fowler, CO 8.4
Simla High School Simla, CO 8.4
St. Vrain Virtual High School Longmont, CO 8.5
Snowy Peaks Junior/Senior High School Frisco, CO 8.1
Fleming High School Fleming, CO 8.0
Idalia Junior-Senior High School Idalia, CO 8.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Girls Athletic Leadership School High School

What grades does Girls Athletic Leadership School High School serve?

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Girls Athletic Leadership School High School?

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Girls Athletic Leadership School High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Girls Athletic Leadership School High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Girls Athletic Leadership School High School rank in CO?

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School ranks #224 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Girls Athletic Leadership School High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Girls Athletic Leadership School High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Girls Athletic Leadership School High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Is Girls Athletic Leadership School High School a charter school?

Yes, Girls Athletic Leadership School High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Girls Athletic Leadership School High School a Title I school?

No, Girls Athletic Leadership School High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Girls Athletic Leadership School High School?

55.9% of students at Girls Athletic Leadership School 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.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
56 Good Transit
Bike Score
98 Biker’s Paradise

Powered by Walk Score

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Free/Reduced Lunch
55.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
4-Year Graduation
80%+

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.