For the 2025 school year, there are 100 charter public high schools serving 60,929 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Colorado are The Vanguard School (High), Liberty Common Charter School and Jefferson Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Colorado charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Classical Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Colorado (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Stargate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14530 Washington Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
Grades: K-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #55.
The Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0091
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #77.
Dsst Cedar High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Automation Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-5190
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Grades: K-12
| 743 students
Rank: #1010.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1111.
Tca College Pathways
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 488-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 473 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Grades: K-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dsst Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dsst Green Valley Ranch High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Telluride Street #2
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Denver, CO 80249
(303) 524-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1616.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 Preble Creek Pkwy
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Broomfield, CO 80023
(720) 399-0300
Grades: K-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #1717.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1818.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 967 students
Rank: #1919.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 730 students
Rank: #2020.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Grades: PK-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3605 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Civa Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #2424.
Ridge View Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
Mesa Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 254-7202
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: 9-12
| 2,578 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-7286
Grades: K-12
| 852 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3093 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 524-8664
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Denver Justice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 480-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
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What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Colorado include The Vanguard School (High), Liberty Common Charter School and Jefferson Academy High School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Colorado?
100 charter public high schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado charter public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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