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Top 10 Best Adams County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public high schools serving 28,698 students in Adams County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, CO are Horizon High School, Prairie Creek High School and Eagle Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Adams County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1983 Monroe Street
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 1,890 students
Rank: #77.
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain Range High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,761 students
Rank: #99.
Westgate Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1010.
Strasburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverdale Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #1212.
Northglenn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,959 students
Rank: #1313.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1414.
Brighton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #1515.
Pikes Peak Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bennett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #1818.
Prairie View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #1919.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8978 Washington St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #2222.
27j Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Grades: K-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2323.
Thornton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,412 students
Rank: #2424.
Westminster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,021 students
Rank: #2525.
Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #2626.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 817 students
Rank: #2727.
The Pinnacle Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #2828.
Adams City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #2929.
Hidden Lake High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: #3030.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 East 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #3131.
Vantage Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10900 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aurora Science & Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
2540 North Scranton Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 326-2184
Grades: 9
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Five Star Online Academy
Magnet School
1500 E. 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-7430
Grades: 1-12
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mapleton Online
Magnet School
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
Magnet School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
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Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Grades: 8-12
| 108 students
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
7350 N. Broadway Ste 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1690
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
1940 Elmwood Ln
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
420 7th St
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-5180
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Grades: PK
| 14 students
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 976 students
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
2401 West 80th Ave
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, CO include Horizon High School, Prairie Creek High School and Eagle Ridge Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Adamsunty?
37 public high schools are located in Adamsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adamsunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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