Compass Academy vs DSST: College View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
DSST: College View High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
533 students
| Measure | Compass Academy Denver, Colorado | DSST: College View High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 262 | #216 of 307 |
| National rank | #14433 of 15,369 | #11765 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 32% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: College View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 16.0).
- •DSST: College View High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 6%).
- •DSST: College View High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •DSST: College View High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 91.5%).
- •Compass Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •DSST: College View High School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 200.
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 Compass Academy better than DSST: College View High School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: College View High School ranks higher (36.8 vs 16.0 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 Compass Academy and DSST: College View High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Academy: 200. DSST: College View High School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Academy and DSST: College View High School rank in Colorado?
Compass Academy is 247th of 262 and DSST: College View High School is 216th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).