Jefferson County School District is the home to 21 high schools across the Denver and it’s surrounding communities. The district provides students with a nationally ranked education. The Washington Post’s list of America’s Most Challenging High School include seven schools from the district. Across the district, you will find state-of-the-art facilities with athletic fields and performing arts spaces on campus.
- Public High School
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Co-ed
- Full Academic Year
- No
- No
- Yes
- Art
- Foreign Language
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
Statistics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science Principles, Chemistry, Biology, US History, World History, US Government and Civics, US Government and Politics, Macroeconomics, 2D Art and Design, 3D Art and Design, Spanish Language, Music Theory
- Yes
English, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, Earth Science, Spanish IV
- Yes
- Yes
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
Will vary per school. The district offers AP courses in Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, European History, Computer Science, Studio Art, Music Theory, World History, Human Geography, and more. Schools within the district offer STEM and IB programs,as well as a Biomedical program, and academies that specialize in the arts, business and global studies, and health and human services.
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Football
- Soccer
- Swim
- Dive
- Lacrosse
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Track
- Wrestling
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swim
- Dive
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Track
- Wrestling
- Tennis
- Cheerleading
In addition to these sports, students can also join Alpine and cross country teams and dance.
Theater/Acting, Band, Choir, Orchestra, 2D Arts, AP 2D Art and Design, AP 3D Art and Design, Jewelry, Ceramics, Photography, Graphic Design and Illustration/Adobe Photoshop
Gaming Club, Model UN, Mountain Bike Team, Poetry Club, Dance Squad, Robotics, Drama Club, Trivia Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Yearbook, School Newspaper, A Capella Club, Astronomy, Chess Club, Composer Club, Engineering Club, Coding Club, Hiking Club, Rock Climbing Club, Yoga, Podcast Club, STEM Club, Knitting Club, Rugby Club.
Performing Arts Center, Botanic Gardens, Red Rock Park and Amphitheatre, Sports, Museums, Shopping
Denver is the capital city of Colorado and known as the Mile High City. Home to the Rocky Mountains and the South Platte River, the city is one of the fastest growing cities in the USA. There’s so much to do I Denver and it’s surrounding areas, from museums to a performing arts center, kayaking to skiing.
It is a multicultural city that hosts city-wide celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, Dragon Boat Festival, Lunar New Year, and more.