Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design vs Downtown Denver Expeditionary 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 School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design Denver, Colorado | Downtown Denver Expeditionary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 307 | #351 of 993 |
| National rank | #5035 of 16,910 | #22132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 60 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 34% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 54.3).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 58%).
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 38.3%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.5).
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 60.
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is a public school while Downtown Denver Expeditionary 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 School of Innovation and Sustainable Design better than Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design ranks higher (63.0 vs 54.3 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 School of Innovation and Sustainable Design and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design: 60. Downtown Denver Expeditionary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School rank in Colorado?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is 84th of 307 and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is 351st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).