About the School
- Jefferson Hills–Lakewood in Denver, CO is a nonsectarian special education school serving 31 students in grades 6 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 4 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Approximately 35% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity.
- Jefferson Hills–Lakewood operates within Denver's urban community, offering specialized education programs tailored for middle and high school levels.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jefferson Hills - Lakewood?
The application deadline for Jefferson Hills - Lakewood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Jefferson Hills - Lakewood is Augustine Classical Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Advantage Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Van Gordon St
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 25466 Denver Fed Center
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12850 W. Alameda Parkway
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 237-4558
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
348 South Owens
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-2588
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Alternative School
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Baptist
2600 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
All-girls (Jewish)
5100 W 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 893-1333
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
All-girls | Alternative School
1380 Ammons St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
10530 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students
Catholic
1100 Upham St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 237-0401
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Alternative School
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Van Gordon St
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 25466 Denver Fed Center
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
12850 W. Alameda Parkway
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 237-4558
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
348 South Owens
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-2588
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vocational School
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
0.6 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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