- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
5280 High School
Federal NCES profile for 5280 High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006756Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
5280 High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #10 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
5280 High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 5280 High School ranks #10 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
5280 High School shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 080336006756 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
109 enr · 18.2:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
5280 High School shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
5280 High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 109
5280 High School
109 students
What this shows 5280 High School reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How 5280 High School compares
5280 High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, 5280 High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 5280 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 5280 High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about 5280 High School
How many students attend 5280 High School?
5280 High School has 109 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 5280 High School?
The student-teacher ratio at 5280 High School is 18.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 5280 High School?
36.5% of students at 5280 High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 5280 High School?
The largest demographic group at 5280 High School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 5280 High School?
5280 High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 5280 High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, 5280 High School ranks #10 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides 5280 High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.