Chicago Park Community Charter vs Colfax High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Grass Valley ยท Charter elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
43 students
Colfax High
Colfax ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
611 students
| Measure | Chicago Park Community Charter Grass Valley, California | Colfax High Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | โ | #204 of 1,343 |
| National rank | โ | #5114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades Kโ8 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 43 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Grass Valley | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขColfax High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 60.8).
- โขChicago Park Community Charter does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- โขColfax High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- โขColfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 41.9%).
- โขChicago Park Community Charter does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.6).
- โขColfax High is the larger school with 611 students compared with 43.
- โขChicago Park Community Charter is a charter school while Colfax High 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 Chicago Park Community Charter better than Colfax High?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax High ranks higher (62.7 vs 60.8 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 Chicago Park Community Charter and Colfax High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Park Community Charter: 43. Colfax High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Park Community Charter and Colfax High rank in California?
Chicago Park Community Charter is unranked and Colfax High is 204th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).