Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Longview High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Top 1% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Longview High School's student population of 25 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longview High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Longview High School?
The graduation rate of Longview High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Longview High School?
25 students attend Longview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Longview High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longview High School?
Longview High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longview High School offer ?
Longview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Longview High School part of?
Longview High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Longview High School located?
Longview High School is located in the Union Square neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 10 other public schools located in Union Square.
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