Denver School of the Arts vs McAuliffe International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 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
McAuliffe International School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students
| Measure | Denver School of the Arts Denver, Colorado | McAuliffe International School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 307 | #7 of 262 |
| National rank | #1312 of 16,910 | #1659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,044 | 1,329 |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | 1,329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.7 vs 78.9).
- •McAuliffe International School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Denver School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Denver School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 27.5%).
- •McAuliffe International School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.5).
- •McAuliffe International School is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 1,044.
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 McAuliffe International School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denver School of the Arts and McAuliffe International School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver School of the Arts: 1,044. McAuliffe International School: 1,329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver School of the Arts and McAuliffe International School rank in Colorado?
Denver School of the Arts is 12th of 307 and McAuliffe International School is 7th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).