Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
West High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
| Measure | Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont Denver, Colorado | West High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 993 | #286 of 307 |
| National rank | #35690 of 50,301 | #15400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 19.2).
- •Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 90.9%).
- •West High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •West High School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 344.
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 Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont better than West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont ranks higher (34.3 vs 19.2 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 Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont and West High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont: 344. West High School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont and West High School rank in Colorado?
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont is 644th of 993 and West High School is 286th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).