DSST: Cole High School vs Manual High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 696 m 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
Manual High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole High School Denver, Colorado | Manual High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 307 | #288 of 307 |
| National rank | #9201 of 16,910 | #15435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| 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 19.0).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Manual High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 82.2%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.8).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 287.
- •DSST: Cole High School is a charter school while Manual High School 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 Manual High School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cole High School ranks higher (46.9 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 DSST: Cole High School and Manual High School?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole High School: 287. Manual High School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole High School and Manual High School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole High School is 161st of 307 and Manual High School is 288th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).