Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College vs Highline Academy Northeast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,027 students
Highline Academy Northeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver, Colorado | Highline Academy Northeast Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 307 | #716 of 993 |
| National rank | #15429 of 16,910 | #38689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,027 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highline Academy Northeast scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 19.0).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 79%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 589.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is a public school while Highline Academy Northeast 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College better than Highline Academy Northeast?
On the Success Index (US), Highline Academy Northeast ranks higher (29.8 vs 19.0 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and Highline Academy Northeast?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College: 1,027. Highline Academy Northeast: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College and Highline Academy Northeast rank in Colorado?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 287th of 307 and Highline Academy Northeast is 716th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).