Denver Center for International Studies vs DSST: Cedar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Center for International Studies
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
354 students
DSST: Cedar High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | Denver Center for International Studies Denver, Colorado | DSST: Cedar High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 307 | #34 of 307 |
| National rank | #12835 of 16,910 | #2855 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 82% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cedar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 32.2).
- •DSST: Cedar High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24%).
- •DSST: Cedar High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •DSST: Cedar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Denver Center for International Studies does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.1).
- •DSST: Cedar High School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 354.
- •Denver Center for International Studies is a public school while DSST: Cedar High School 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 Denver Center for International Studies better than DSST: Cedar High School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cedar High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 32.2 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 and DSST: Cedar High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Center for International Studies: 354. DSST: Cedar High School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Center for International Studies and DSST: Cedar High School rank in Colorado?
Denver Center for International Studies is 237th of 307 and DSST: Cedar High School is 34th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).