Highline Academy Southeast vs Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highline Academy Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
Denver · Public other · Grades K–12
382 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Southeast Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #214 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #15104 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 591 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 53.3%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.6).
- •Highline Academy Southeast is the larger school with 591 students compared with 382.
- •Highline Academy Southeast is a charter school while Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning 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 Highline Academy Southeast better than Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
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 Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Southeast: 591. Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Southeast and Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Southeast is 214th of 993 and Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).