EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL
EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 389 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 21 teachers, EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL, located in downtown Denver, is a unique alternative education institution designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Part of the larger Emily Griffith Technical College ecosystem, the school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and accelerated pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas. By integrating high school coursework with opportunities for career and technical education, the school helps students bridge the gap between secondary education and workforce readiness.
The school is particularly notable for its non-traditional approach, which caters to students who may be at risk of dropping out or who simply thrive in a more adult-oriented, self-paced environment. By leveraging its location and connection to technical college programming, EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes practical skills, personal responsibility, and individualized learning plans. This environment is structured to help students reclaim their education while gaining the certifications and real-world experiences necessary to succeed in post-secondary life.
For more information, contact EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL at (720) 423-4901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80203-2124
(720) 423-4901
http://eghs.egtc.net/
EMILY GRIFFITH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 389 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 389
- Teachers:
- 21.52
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 389 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 56.3%
- Black or African American
- 21.6%
- White
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.