Cole Arts and Science Academy vs Manual High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 783 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Arts and Science Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Manual High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Cole Arts and Science Academy Denver, Colorado | Manual High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 993 | #288 of 307 |
| National rank | #46523 of 50,301 | #15435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 275 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manual High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 17.1).
- •Manual High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Manual High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Manual High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 83.6%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 275.
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 Cole Arts and Science Academy better than Manual High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manual High School ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.1 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 Cole Arts and Science Academy and Manual High School?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Arts and Science Academy: 275. Manual High School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Arts and Science Academy and Manual High School rank in Colorado?
Cole Arts and Science Academy is 913th of 993 and Manual High School is 288th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).