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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Denver at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Denver County 1 School District
87,883 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 216 schools -
Jeffco Public Schools
75,327 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 166 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
52,392 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 71 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
38,135 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 66 schools -
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District
35,747 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County School District 1
7,088 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Westminster 50 School District
8,004 students | WESTMINSTER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 5 schools -
Sheridan 2 School District
1,125 students | ENGLEWOOD, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 5 schools -
Denver 1 School District
390 students | DENVER, CO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Denver
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Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2025
Our experience with St. John's School has been underwhelming. The overall environment lacks the structure and academic focus we had hoped for when enrolling.
One of the main concerns is the absence... More
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St John's Lutheran School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 24, 2025
Ridicious. I have been a student here since 6th grade, and I am now a sophomore. From the start, it was a nightmare. There is so much academic pressure on these kids. A C is failing; that is dumb.... More
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D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Parent / Guardian
May 22, 2025
Holm has been a memorable and overall amazing experience for my children and our family. They engage families in school activities as much as possible. They are supportive they show through action... More
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Holm Elementary School
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