Academy High School vs Crested Butte Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
Crested Butte Secondary School
Crested Butte · Public high · Grades 6–12
400 students
| Measure | Academy High School Thornton, Colorado | Crested Butte Secondary School Crested Butte, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 307 | #40 of 307 |
| National rank | #14885 of 16,910 | #3123 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 399 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| city | Thornton | Crested Butte |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crested Butte Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 22.3).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 74.4%).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.1).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 Academy High School better than Crested Butte Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crested Butte Secondary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 22.3 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 Academy High School and Crested Butte Secondary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Crested Butte in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy High School: 399. Crested Butte Secondary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy High School and Crested Butte Secondary School rank in Colorado?
Academy High School is 273rd of 307 and Crested Butte Secondary School is 40th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).