Denver Language School vs George Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Language School
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
930 students
George Washington High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,326 students
| Measure | Denver Language School Denver, Colorado | George Washington High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 993 | #143 of 307 |
| National rank | #8770 of 50,301 | #8506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 930 | 1,326 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 1,326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver Language School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 49.5).
- •Denver Language School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •George Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Denver Language School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 55.2%).
- •Denver Language School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.7).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 930.
- •Denver Language School is a charter school while George Washington High School is a public 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 Language School better than George Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Language School ranks higher (73.7 vs 49.5 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 Language School and George Washington High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Language School: 930. George Washington High School: 1,326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Language School and George Washington High School rank in Colorado?
Denver Language School is 100th of 993 and George Washington High School is 143rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).