Best public high schools in the Denver metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Denver metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Denver metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Prospect Ridge Academy

- Location: Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 1,488 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#24. Lakewood High School

- Location: Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
- Enrollment: 1,885 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#23. Centaurus High School

- Location: Boulder Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 1,525 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#22. Ralston Valley Senior High School

- Location: Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
- Enrollment: 1,843 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#21. Silver Creek High School

- Location: St Vrain Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 1,250 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#20. Arapahoe High School

- Location: Littleton Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 1,820 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#19. DSST: Montview High School

- Location: Denver Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 570 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#18. Monarch High School

- Location: Boulder Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 1,523 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#17. Mountain Vista High School

- Location: Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- Enrollment: 2,259 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#16. Cherokee Trail High School

- Location: Cherry Creek School District, CO
- Enrollment: 2,924 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#15. Northfield High School

- Location: Denver Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 1,872 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#14. Denver School of the Arts

- Location: Denver Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 1,058 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#13. STEM School Highlands Ranch

- Location: Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- Enrollment: 1,452 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#12. Niwot High School

- Location: St Vrain Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 1,497 (24:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#11. Boulder High School

- Location: Boulder Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 2,074 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#10. DSST: Conservatory Green High School

- Location: Denver Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 574 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. East High School

- Location: Denver Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 2,505 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Rock Canyon High School

- Location: Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- Enrollment: 2,377 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. DSST: Cedar High School

- Location: Denver Public Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 558 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. Grandview High School

- Location: Cherry Creek School District, CO
- Enrollment: 2,774 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#5. D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School

- Location: Jefferson County School District No. R-1, CO
- Enrollment: 1,125 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#4. Fairview High School

- Location: Boulder Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 1,880 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. Cherry Creek High School

- Location: Cherry Creek School District, CO
- Enrollment: 3,797 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#2. Peak to Peak Charter School

- Location: Boulder Valley School District, CO
- Enrollment: 1,450 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Stargate Charter School

- Location: Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO
- Enrollment: 1,596 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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