Excellent
#268 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
South 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 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 EAST LOUISIANA AVENUE, Denver, CO 80210
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$120,156
Median home value
$870,500
Median rent
$1,963/mo
College educated
76.5%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Rock Solid Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Rock Solid Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Denver School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,039 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #51 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
South 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 South High School
South 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 1,846 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South High School
What grades does South High School serve?
South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South High School?
South High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,846 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South High School rank in CO?
South High School ranks #268 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South High School a charter school?
No, South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South High School a Title I school?
No, South High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South High School?
38.6% of students at South 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
- 1,846
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (720) 423-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80210)
- 39,155
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 80210; 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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