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#144 of 188 private schools in CO

Mullen High School

High School

3601 S LOWELL BLVD, Denver, CO 80236

Private

Enrollment

765

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#144 of 188

In Denver

#28 of 36

public schools

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Mullen High School

5.5/10

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

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5.4/10

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About Mullen High School

Mullen High School is a private high school in Denver, CO. Mullen High School serves approximately 765 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Mullen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.0 pts below CO schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • CO avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
765
This School
vs
515
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 14.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.1% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
Mullen High School Denver Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Mullen High School (this school) 5.5
DSST: College View High School 8.9
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy 5.0
Abraham Lincoln High School 4.8
John F Kennedy High School 6.6
Respect Academy 6.9
Summit Academy 6.4
Excel Academy 4.8
Mountview Youth Service Center
Rocky Mountain Prep SMART 7.0
5280 High School 6.7
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School 7.9
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School 7.9
Denver Online 4.8
Florence Crittenton High School 4.5
South High School 8.1
DSST: Cedar High School 9.0
Denver Center for International Studies 6.2
Girls Athletic Leadership School High School 8.3
West High School 5.7
Colorado High School Charter 5.4

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- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 44%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Enrollment 765
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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 71.8%
Hispanic 14.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.1%
Black 2.2%
Native American 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3601 S LOWELL BLVD, Denver, CO 80236

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mullen High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DSST: College View High School (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Respect Academy (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HUMANEX ACADEMY (rated 6.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Englewood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Fort Logan Northgate Denver 0.5 mi 5.4
Sheridan High School Englewood 0.7 mi 6.2
Sabin World School Denver 0.7 mi 8.1
DSST: College View Middle School Denver 0.8 mi 7.4
DSST: College View High School Denver 0.8 mi 8.9
Early Childhood Education Center Englewood 0.9 mi 5.6
SOAR Academy Englewood 0.9 mi 5.9
Alice Terry Elementary School Englewood 1.1 mi 5.0
Gust Elementary School Denver 1.1 mi 7.0
Kaiser Elementary School Denver 1.2 mi 4.7
College View Elementary School Denver 1.3 mi 4.8
Doull Elementary School Denver 1.5 mi 7.5
Bear Valley International School Denver 1.3 mi 7.6
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Denver 1.7 mi 5.0
Abraham Lincoln High School Denver 1.8 mi 4.8
HUMANEX ACADEMY Englewood 1.6 mi 6.6
Compass Academy Denver 1.8 mi 5.9
Traylor Academy Denver 1.5 mi 3.4
Respect Academy Denver 1.8 mi 6.9
NOTRE DAME PARISH SCHOOL Denver 2.0 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,543

Median Home Value

$495,800

Median Rent

$1,636/mo

Population

17,207

College Educated

31.7%

Homeownership

59.9%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

37.4

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Montezuma-Cortez High School Cortez, CO 5.5
Pomona High School Arvada, CO 5.5
Colorado Virtual Academy High School Lakewood, CO 5.6
Fort Lupton High School Fort Lupton, CO 5.4
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE Denver, CO 5.4
Centennial High School Pueblo, CO 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mullen High School

What grades does Mullen High School serve?

Mullen High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mullen High School?

Mullen High School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mullen High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mullen High School rank in CO?

Mullen High School ranks #144 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Mullen High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mullen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mullen High School a private school?

Yes, Mullen 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 Mullen High School a religious school?

Mullen High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
765
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County

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