Animas High School vs DSST: Cole High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animas High School
Durango · Charter high · Grades 9–12
249 students
DSST: Cole High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
287 students
| Measure | Animas High School Durango, Colorado | DSST: Cole High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 307 | #161 of 307 |
| National rank | #4592 of 16,910 | #9201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 249 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Durango | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 46.9).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Animas High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Animas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 82.2%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •DSST: Cole High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 249.
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 Animas High School better than DSST: Cole High School?
On the Success Index (US), Animas High School ranks higher (64.7 vs 46.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Animas High School and DSST: Cole High School?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Durango and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animas High School: 249. DSST: Cole High School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animas High School and DSST: Cole High School rank in Colorado?
Animas High School is 76th of 307 and DSST: Cole High School is 161st of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).