Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design vs Nucla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 349 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
Nucla High School
Nucla · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design Denver, Colorado | Nucla High School Nucla, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 307 | #265 of 307 |
| National rank | #5035 of 16,910 | #14244 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 60 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 10% |
| city | Denver | Nucla |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 25.7).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 10%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 30%).
- •Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 58.3%).
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 Nucla High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design ranks higher (63.0 vs 25.7 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 Nucla High School?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Denver and Nucla in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design: 60. Nucla High School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design and Nucla High School rank in Colorado?
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design is 84th of 307 and Nucla High School is 265th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).