DSST: Cole High School vs The Vanguard School (High)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 107 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
The Vanguard School (High)
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
303 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole High School Denver, Colorado | The Vanguard School (High) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #161 of 307 | #3 of 307 |
| National rank | #9201 of 16,910 | #488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Denver | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Vanguard School (High) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 46.9).
- •The Vanguard School (High) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 82.2%).
- •The Vanguard School (High) does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.3).
- •The Vanguard School (High) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 287.
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 The Vanguard School (High)?
On the Success Index (US), The Vanguard School (High) ranks higher (86.6 vs 46.9 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 The Vanguard School (High)?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole High School: 287. The Vanguard School (High): 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole High School and The Vanguard School (High) rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole High School is 161st of 307 and The Vanguard School (High) is 3rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).