Abraham Lincoln High School vs Compass Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 87 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
965 students
Compass Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln High School Denver, Colorado | Compass Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 307 | #247 of 262 |
| National rank | #15807 of 16,910 | #14433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 965 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 6% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.7 vs 16.0).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 91.5%).
- •Compass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Abraham Lincoln High School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 200.
- •Abraham Lincoln High School is a public school while Compass Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham Lincoln High School better than Compass Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln High School and Compass Academy?
About 87 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln High School: 965. Compass Academy: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln High School and Compass Academy rank in Colorado?
Abraham Lincoln High School is 297th of 307 and Compass Academy is 247th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).