Manual High School vs Whittier ECE-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 649 m 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
Whittier ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
242 students
| Measure | Manual High School Denver, Colorado | Whittier ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 307 | #886 of 993 |
| National rank | #15435 of 16,910 | #45490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 348 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.0 vs 19.0).
- •Whittier ECE-8 School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Manual High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 88.4%).
- •Whittier ECE-8 School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 242.
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 Whittier ECE-8 School?
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 Manual High School and Whittier ECE-8 School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manual High School: 348. Whittier ECE-8 School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manual High School and Whittier ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
Manual High School is 288th of 307 and Whittier ECE-8 School is 886th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).