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#857 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 47% in state
North High School Engagement Center
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 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2960 N.SPEER BLVD, Denver, CO 80211
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North High School Engagement Center score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North High School Engagement Center 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- 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
$117,685
Median home value
$747,800
Median rent
$1,931/mo
College educated
70.9%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,635 | Compare → |
| Aul DenverCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Career Education Center Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Tennyson Center for Children at CchPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 30 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #112 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
North High School Engagement Center 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 North High School Engagement Center
North High School Engagement Center 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 104 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North High School Engagement Center
What grades does North High School Engagement Center serve?
North High School Engagement Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North High School Engagement Center?
North High School Engagement Center has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School Engagement Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School Engagement Center is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North High School Engagement Center rank in CO?
North High School Engagement Center ranks #857 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is North High School Engagement Center's MySchoolScout rating?
North High School Engagement Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North High School Engagement Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North High School Engagement Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is North High School Engagement Center a charter school?
No, North High School Engagement Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North High School Engagement Center a Title I school?
No, North High School Engagement Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North High School Engagement Center?
82.7% of students at North High School Engagement Center 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
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (720) 423-2700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80211)
- 37,441
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 80211; 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, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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