Manual High School vs Polaris Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manual High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
Polaris Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
350 students
| Measure | Manual High School Denver, Colorado | Polaris Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #288 of 307 | #9 of 993 |
| National rank | #15435 of 16,910 | #2630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 348 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 94% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 19.0).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 12%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 27%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 78.2%).
- •Manual High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.6).
- •Polaris Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 348.
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 Manual High School better than Polaris Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Polaris Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 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 Manual High School and Polaris Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manual High School: 348. Polaris Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manual High School and Polaris Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Manual High School is 288th of 307 and Polaris Elementary School is 9th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).