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Northfield High School

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Northfield High School ranks 52 nd of 338 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 338 Colorado High Schools

Better than 85% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Northfield High School is a large, comprehensive public high school in Denver, CO, serving 2,137 students in grades 9–12 as part of School District No. 1. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 52nd out of 338 Colorado high schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide—especially notable given that its home district ranks in the 38th percentile. Northfield serves a moderately diverse population, with about 32% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of roughly 18.4:1.

Northfield's academic performance outpaces nearly every high school in northeast Denver. On the 11th grade SAT, 74% of students were proficient in Reading/Writing versus 60% statewide, and 54% were proficient in Math versus 32% statewide. The school also posts exceptional outcomes: a 98.0% graduation rate and 0.7% dropout rate, compared with district rates of 81.9% and 3.2%. Chronic absenteeism sits at 28.4%, matching the state average and well below the district's 38.1%. By contrast, Montbello High School graduates 85.5% of students, and Northeast Early College shows 22% reading proficiency. Notably, Northfield outperforms nearby DSST: Conservatory Green High School on most measures, despite serving more than triple its enrollment. Only Denver School of the Arts scores higher academically, though Northfield's graduation rate is stronger.

Northfield has climbed steadily in state rankings, from the 67th percentile in 2018-2019 to its current 85th. Math is a notable strength, with proficiency rates roughly double state averages at every grade level. Science proficiency, however, has been inconsistent, and subgroup data reveals meaningful achievement gaps: outcomes for African American students, students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income students sit closer to the statewide median than to the school's top-tier overall standing. For families, Northfield represents a strong, improving neighborhood high school that delivers impressive results at a large scale, even as it continues to work toward closing equity gaps.

2,137

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,398

Per pupil spending ?

32.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238-2323

(720) 423-8000

District: School District No. 1

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

Hispanic:

29.2%

African American:

14.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2019 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (68% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Colorado high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg43%

Colorado avg48%

52^nd of 338

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 18 pts since 2019

From top 33% (2019) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 32High Schools in the School District No. 1

71^st of 115School District No. 1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	52 of 338	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	62 of 328	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	74 of 349	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.8	78 of 349	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.9	84 of 221	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.4	72 of 210	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	136 of 411	66.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	14 of 31	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.3	11 of 30	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.8	13 of 38	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.7	12 of 36	66.7%	★★★★☆
2022	51.8	16 of 34	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.9	21 of 29	27.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	25 of 55	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.9	34 of 59	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.6	31 of 84	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.8	28 of 74	62.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	9 of 20	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	91.8	4 of 36	88.9%	★★★★★
2023	42.3	19 of 44	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.3	4 of 32	87.5%	★★★★★
2021	70.8	3 of 16	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	82.3	38 of 245	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	47 of 247	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	61 of 257	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	63 of 254	75.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	72 of 257	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	58 of 239	75.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	41 of 143	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	61 of 136	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.4	34 of 140	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	59.3	63 of 135	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	38 of 118	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	48 of 197	75.6%	★★★★☆
2025	60.2	60 of 187	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	72 of 199	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.0	73 of 198	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	86 of 205	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	61 of 181	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	85 of 208	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.9	97 of 194	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.5	113 of 211	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.3	101 of 200	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.7	116 of 203	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.1	122 of 188	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	48 of 243	80.2%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	57 of 246	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	65 of 256	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	72 of 252	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	67 of 253	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	67 of 240	72.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	12 of 61	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	12 of 58	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	60.4	26 of 61	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.7	17 of 62	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	9 of 56	83.9%	★★★★☆
2021	85.5	6 of 48	87.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	53.7	36 of 77	53.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	92.7	6 of 221	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	88.7	13 of 209	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	23 of 229	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	83.8	29 of 234	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	25 of 228	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.3	18 of 225	92.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)97th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)84th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)80th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)80th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)76th percentile-9 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)71st percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)59th percentile-25 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)55th percentile-26 vs school

African American (2026)55th percentile-30 vs school

Disabled (2026)55th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2022)53rd percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing74%+14 vs state

Mathematics54%+22 vs state

Science26%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

I have two students at NHS - each with a very different student profile however, each has found his place at Northfield. It is a growing diverse school with a small feel on a new campus. As of 2018-2019, we have our first class of seniors and have an IB for ALL curriculum. A student may choose the IB diploma (6 IB courses) or just an IB course. NHS also offers concurrent enrollment and some AP classes. All graduates are required to take IB Language Arts, 2 years of foreign language, and community service hours - making for critical thinkers, global communicators, and involved young adults. The leadership is what I admire most, which trickles down to supported teachers, which trickles down to successful students. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

My student is a senior and has had a terrific experience at Northfield. Challenging coursework, honors, AP and IB curriculum + a full array of activities, clubs and sports make this the perfect traditional high school. Bonus: The size of the school is key to its success the engaged and energetic teachers and administration are committed to getting to know each student's strengths and offer one-on-one support when and where needed. I have been so impressed and happy with our decision to be a part of building Denver's newest comprehensive high school. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, January 14, 2019

Excellent choice! This comprehensive Denver High School is robust in it's offerings for academics, arts and athletics. Great administrators, teachers and staff plus very inclusive and diverse. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2026)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	CMAS Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Northfield High School	Public	9-12	5500 Central Park Blvd	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8000	2,137	116	18.4	32.3%	975 (45.6%)	301 (14.1%)	624 (29.2%)	56 (2.6%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	159 (7.4%)	82.8	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%		80	62^nd of 328 public high schools	81.1%	10	78.0	66.0	83.0	65.0	74.0	54.0	25.6	$16,398
DSST: Conservatory Green High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5590 N Central Park Blvd #4	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 802-4127	556	41	13.5	69.8%	45 (8.1%)	96 (17.3%)	365 (65.6%)	19 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.4%)	64.3	116^th of 338 public high schools	65.7%		67.6	107^th of 328 public high schools	67.4%	9	75.0	64.0	62.0	42.0	60.0	51.0	30.4	$11,815
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	5701 Quebec Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 288-6111	118	9	13.1	83.1%	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	29.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%		43.9	176^th of 328 public high schools	46.3%	61	70.0		51.0	27.0	37.0			$24,904
DSST: Elevate Northeast High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10825 East 47th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6355	545	39	13.8	76.9%	27 (5.0%)	110 (20.2%)	366 (67.2%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.5%)	38	205^th of 338 public high schools	39.3%					(n/a)	53.0	40.0	46.0	42.0	50.0	37.0	16.8	$60,091
Northeast Early College	Public	9-12	11200 E 45th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2450	507	33	15.5	85.8%	13 (2.6%)	57 (11.2%)	403 (79.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.4%)	15 (3.0%)	7.1	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%		10.5	302^nd of 328 public high schools	7.9%	18	32.0	13.0	34.0	18.0	22.0	7.0	4.9	$19,207
Adams City High School	Public	9-12	7200 Quebec Parkway	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 289-3111	1,500	75	20.0	85.1%	84 (5.6%)	26 (1.7%)	1,365 (91.0%)	4 (0.3%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.7%)	4.3	333^rd of 338 public high schools	1.5%					(n/a)			29.0	9.0				$16,645
Lester R Arnold High School	Public	9-12	7133 E. 73rd Ave	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 289-2983	184	9	20.4	89.1%	20 (10.9%)	1 (0.5%)	159 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)								$22,560
Montbello High School	Public	9-12	5000 Crown Blvd	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5900	1,112	72	15.5	86.9%	16 (1.4%)	170 (15.3%)	824 (74.1%)	23 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (4.4%)	26 (2.3%)	15.3	296^th of 338 public high schools	12.4%		13.3	292^nd of 328 public high schools	11.0%	4	39.0	22.0	46.0	22.0	29.0	16.0	20.5	$18,605
New Legacy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2091 North Dayton Street	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-7880	96	7	13.2	100.0%	6 (6.3%)	9 (9.4%)	78 (81.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)								$31,382
DSST: Montview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2000 Valentia Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 320-5570	562	46	12.3	69.9%	72 (12.8%)	215 (38.3%)	225 (40.0%)	19 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)	56.3	142^nd of 338 public high schools	58.0%		54.3	138^th of 328 public high schools	57.9%	4	72.0	57.0	64.0	40.0	54.0	36.0	27.1	$11,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Northfield High School

How many students attend Northfield High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,137 students attended Northfield High School.

Is Northfield High School a good school?

Northfield High School ranks 52^nd of 338 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northfield High School in?

School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Northfield High School?

Students at Northfield High School are 46% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Northfield High School?

Northfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Inspire Elementary
Elementary : Isabella Bird Community School
Elementary : Swigert International School
Elementary : Westerly Creek Elementary
Elementary : William (Bill) Roberts K-8 School
Elementary : Willow Elementary School
Middle : Denver Green School Northfield
Middle : DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
Middle : DSST: Montview Middle School
Middle : McAuliffe International School

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