Denver School of the Arts vs DSST: Montview High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 the Arts
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,044 students
DSST: Montview High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
562 students
| Measure | Denver School of the Arts Denver, Colorado | DSST: Montview High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 307 | #53 of 307 |
| National rank | #1312 of 16,910 | #3702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,044 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 68.4).
- •Denver School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Denver School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 69.9%).
- •DSST: Montview High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.5).
- •Denver School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 562.
- •Denver School of the Arts is a public school while DSST: Montview 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 School of the Arts better than DSST: Montview High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denver School of the Arts ranks higher (79.7 vs 68.4 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 the Arts and DSST: Montview High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver School of the Arts: 1,044. DSST: Montview High School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver School of the Arts and DSST: Montview High School rank in Colorado?
Denver School of the Arts is 12th of 307 and DSST: Montview High School is 53rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).