Montbello High School vs Standley Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montbello High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,112 students
Standley Lake High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,123 students
| Measure | Montbello High School Denver, Colorado | Standley Lake High School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 307 | #79 of 307 |
| National rank | #16384 of 16,910 | #4686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,112 | 1,123 |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | 1,123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 52% |
| city | Denver | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Standley Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 12.6).
- •Standley Lake High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •Standley Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 13%).
- •Standley Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 86.9%).
- •Montbello High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.7).
- •Standley Lake High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 1,112.
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 Montbello High School better than Standley Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Standley Lake High School ranks higher (64.4 vs 12.6 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 Montbello High School and Standley Lake High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Denver and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montbello High School: 1,112. Standley Lake High School: 1,123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montbello High School and Standley Lake High School rank in Colorado?
Montbello High School is 302nd of 307 and Standley Lake High School is 79th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).