5280 High School

Summary:

5280 High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Denver, Colorado, with a student population of 104. The school is part of School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While 5280 High School has a higher percentage of white students (63.46%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 47% for the district and 58% for the state. Additionally, 5280 High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.46% to 44.23% over the past three years, which is higher than the surrounding schools. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 19.8 over the past three years, compared to the surrounding schools.

The analysis of 5280 High School and the surrounding schools, such as Florence Crittenton High School, Excel Academy, and DSST: Cedar High School, reveals significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's declining performance, contrasting racial diversity, and socioeconomic challenges suggest the need for a more equitable distribution of resources and support within the district to ensure that all students have access to a quality education.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1200 W Mississippi Ave
       Denver, CO  80223


(720) 919-1056

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,362 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
23.1%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details 5280 High School ranks worse than 95.1% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 29th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at 5280 High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 5280 High School has the largest high school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at 5280 High School is $20,362, which is the 19th highest among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

5280 High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks 5280 High School 332nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See 5280 High School in the ranking list.)

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for 5280 High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.67 373rd 411 9.2%
2023 13.84 303rd 349 13.2%
2024 6.13 332nd 349 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 5280 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 26 18 1 51 2 0 3 0 101
2020 29 11 2 49 1 0 3 0 95
2021 42 7 3 40 1 1 10 0 104
2022 57 9 2 37 1 0 8 0 114
2023 66 7 0 24 2 0 5 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at 5280 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 101 8.5 11.8 70.3
2020 95 6.4 14.7 64.2
2021 104 5.2 19.8 44.2
2022 114 6.9 16.3 32.5
2023 104 6.7 15.3 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio 5280 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 101 8.5 11.8 70.3
2020 95 6.4 14.7 64.2
2021 104 5.2 19.8 44.2
2022 114 6.9 16.3 32.5
2023 104 6.7 15.3 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for 5280 High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,202
2020 $13,643
2021 $10,978
2022 $13,943
2023 $20,362

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 5280 High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 373rd of 411 High schoolsRanks 303rd of 349 High schools
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students101104
 3%
African American187
 61.1%
American Indian22
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5124
 52.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2666
 153.8%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.3%37.5%
 32.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 5280 High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended 5280 High School.

5280 High School ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Colorado high schools.

Students at 5280 High School are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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