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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
89,081 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 210 schools -
Jefferson County R-1 School District
80,099 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 162 schools -
Cherry Creek 5 School District
54,184 students | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 68 schools -
Adams-Arapahoe 28j School District
37,907 students | AURORA, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 64 schools -
Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District
36,654 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 53 schools -
Westminster 50 School District
8,373 students | WESTMINSTER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County School District 1
9,140 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 5 schools -
Sheridan 2 School District
1,246 students | ENGLEWOOD, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 5 schools -
Denver 1 School District
388 students | DENVER, CO
Grades K-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Denver
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Parent / Guardian
December 05, 2023
Have the school better than the school. Better to school to know
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Dora Moore ECE - 8th Grade School
Parent / Guardian
December 05, 2023
Great staff which is understanding and supportive. Fantastic community integration and cheerful students.
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Dora Moore ECE - 8th Grade School
Parent / Guardian
December 05, 2023
Amazing staff! We couldn’t have asked for a better 1st grade teacher for my grandson. It’s nice to have him look forward to going to school everyday and know that he’s safe while he there to.
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KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary