DSST: Cole High School vs International Academy of Denver at Harrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSST: Cole High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
287 students
International Academy of Denver at Harrington
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole High School Denver, Colorado | International Academy of Denver at Harrington Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 307 | #914 of 993 |
| National rank | #9201 of 16,910 | #46536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 287 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cole High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 17.1).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 92.1%).
- •International Academy of Denver at Harrington does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.3).
- •DSST: Cole High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 152.
- •DSST: Cole High School is a charter school while International Academy of Denver at Harrington is a public 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 DSST: Cole High School better than International Academy of Denver at Harrington?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cole High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 17.1 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 DSST: Cole High School and International Academy of Denver at Harrington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole High School: 287. International Academy of Denver at Harrington: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole High School and International Academy of Denver at Harrington rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole High School is 161st of 307 and International Academy of Denver at Harrington is 914th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).