D
Needs Improvement
45/100

5280 High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1200 W MISSISSIPPI AVE, Denver, CO 80223
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 31st percentile in Colorado
Graduation
D
30% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
92
Students
enrolled
9.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%31/100reading 16th percentile, math 46th percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%3/10030% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−21 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−8 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate30% (−47 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1200 W MISSISSIPPI AVE
City Denver
ZIP Code 80223
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336006756
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80223

Understanding the community around 5280 High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,907
Per Capita Income $42,408
Poverty Rate 20.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $459,100
Median Rent $1,545
Owner-Occupied 45.6%
Renter-Occupied 54.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for 5280 High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.0%
Hispanic/Latino 29.4%
Black 4.4%
Two or More Races 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 92
Teachers (FTE) 9.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for 5280 High School?
5280 High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend 5280 High School?
5280 High School has 92 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1.
What grades does 5280 High School serve?
5280 High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does 5280 High School receive per student?
5280 High School receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around 5280 High School in 80223 ▼
Avg Home Value
$453,094
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,016
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
54.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026