Emily Griffith High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

eghs.egtc.net/

387 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

387

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emily Griffith High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	247
Black	69
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
247 (63.8 %)
Black
69 (17.8 %)
White
46 (11.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-4901
Website:	http://eghs.egtc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 247