- South High School reported a higher chronically absent students than 5280 High School (658 vs. 136).
- South High School reported a higher sat/act participation than 5280 High School (424 vs. 31).
- South High School reported a higher graduating cohort than 5280 High School (369 vs. 28).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South High School reported a higher chronically absent students than 5280 High School (658 vs. 136).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South High School reported a higher graduating cohort than 5280 High School (369 vs. 28).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South High School reported a higher sat/act participation than 5280 High School (424 vs. 31).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than 5280 High School (58 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South High School reported a higher students per counselor than 5280 High School (295.2:1 vs. 104.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South High School
4 metrics were reported by South High School. Comparable data for 5280 High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
91%
AP courses offered
14
AP enrollment
739
Dual enrollment
312
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South High School
$17,206.42
5280 High School
$17,206.42
Local revenue share
South High School
68.8%
5280 High School
68.8%
State revenue share
South High School
20.1%
5280 High School
20.1%
Federal revenue share
South High School
11.1%
5280 High School
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South High School
44.9%
5280 High School
44.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Denver County
$91,681
Denver County
$91,681
Poverty rate
Denver County
11.2%
Denver County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Denver County
55.7%
Denver County
55.7%
Unemployment rate
Denver County
4.4%
Denver County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.