Girls Athletic Leadership School High School

Girls Athletic Leadership School High School is a public charter high school in Denver, Colorado that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 98. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial breakdown of 28.57% White, 10.2% African American, 50% Hispanic, 6.12% Asian, and 4.08% two or more races - higher than most nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's proficiency rates in SAT/Reading and Writing (43%) and PSAT10/Mathematics (26%) were significantly below the district (47% and 31%) and state (58% and 34%) averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 12.5, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.06% to 60.91%.

Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 245 out of 411 Colorado high schools in 2018-2019 to 252 out of 349 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's ranking for female students is even lower than its overall ranking, placing it at 196 out of 257 Colorado high schools in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Contemporary Learning Academy, Denver Justice High School, and Colorado High School Charter, Girls Athletic Leadership School High School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, with lower proficiency rates in reading, writing, and mathematics.