Highline Academy Southeast

Highline Academy Southeast serves 535 students in grades K-8 as a charter elementary school in Denver, Colorado. With 41 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #319 out of 1,831 schools statewide, placing it in the 83rd percentile among Colorado elementary schools.

The academic score of 7.3 out of 10 reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence, though math proficiency at 40% across grade levels shows room for continued growth and development. Located on South Dahlia Street, Highline Academy Southeast sits in the heart of a thriving Denver neighborhood where the median household income reaches $82,806 and over half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 80222 ZIP code features a low poverty rate of 8.6% and median home values of $563,500, reflecting the area's economic stability.

As a charter school in Denver's large city setting, Highline Academy Southeast serves families in an established, educated community that values academic achievement and educational opportunity.

Highline Academy Southeast is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.