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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Golden at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Jeffco Public Schools
75,327 students | GOLDEN, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 156 schools -
Division of Youth Services
0 students | DENVER, CO
Grades 5-12 | 5 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Golden
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Current student
August 24, 2025
Manning is a great school if you want to succeed and you have the self discipline to work hard. Without those qualities I can see how some people think of it as not a very good school. If you want to... More
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Manning School of Academics and Arts
Parent / Guardian
August 05, 2025
Our experience at Mitchell was defined by two things: fantastic teachers and a deeply concerning administration. The quality of the educators and the friendships my child made are the only reasons we... More
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Mitchell Elementary School
Current student
July 18, 2025
Golden High has a lot of good teachers here, from what I have experienced so far, they're all respectful and nice to all the kids a like, no matter what. They don't exclude anyone and are supportive... More
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Golden High School